April 22, 2018
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) will mark its 25th anniversary this year and there’s a lot to celebrate! There is no better time than now to put the power of the sun to work for you, and experts say it’s wise…
December 10, 2017
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s exciting news in the local solar industry. Photovoltaic (PV) options keep expanding in Hawaii, and the newest programs from Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO), which may roll out as early as January 2018, promise some great opportunities for homeowners. Ross…
August 6, 2017
Alternate Energy Inc
Here’s a news flash: A solar-powered home can still be yours. In fact, there are more ways than ever to hone in the sun’s energy to your favor in lowering your energy bills. With Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI), homeowners can…
July 9, 2017
Alternate Energy Inc
Did you know that just about any homeowner can take advantage of solar to save electricity and money without long wait times or approvals from Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO)? According to the experts at Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI), one of…
April 23, 2017
Alternate Energy Inc
Now that Hawaii’s net metering incentives have disappeared, many homeowners are finding it makes more financial sense to store their extra energy and use it themselves. “Energy storage is truly the key to renewable energy from this point forward,” confirmed…
September 9, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
If you’ve been watching the photovoltaic (PV) situation in Hawaii, you know it’s “lights out” for HECO’s Grid Supply system. If the program is not already closed at the time of this printing, it will be very soon. Now it’s…
August 21, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) is hosting a special seminar at the Hawaii Homebuyers Fair this Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hawaii Convention Center. Keynote speaker Ken Johnson, the Western Region Business Development Manager for Mitsubishi Electric’s PV Division, will share…
August 14, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
The hot, muggy weather this summer has a lot of people thinking about air conditioning. LeeAnn Matsumoto, a programs analyst for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and her husband, Nicholas Lee, who works at Costco, installed a Mitsubishi split system…
July 17, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s great news for homeowners who want to take advantage of solar : you can put the sun to work to save electricity and money, without the long wait times or HECO approvals. Just about anyone can take advantage of…
June 12, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
The long, hot months of summer are almost here, and now is the time to install air conditioning if you want to beat the heat this year. In 2015, the experts at Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) saw a huge increase…
May 15, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
Hurricane season is right around the corner. It’s time to check your supply of batteries, flashlights, water, non-perishable foods and medicine, and consider investing in a good generator. If and when a storm hits, power outages are all but inevitable.…
April 10, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
You may have heard of ductless cooling systems, and you’ve probably seen the small, indoor devices installed high on walls. They’re renowned for their efficiency and versatility. Trust the professionals at Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI), a Diamond Contractor for Mitsubishi…
March 22, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
You’ve made a substantial investment in your air conditioning and solar energy systems, and they’ve been working hard all year. Spring is a great time to give your photovoltaic, solar hot water and air conditioning systems a boost with some…
February 24, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
Remember the heat last August? Hawaii’s a bit cooler now, but we’re only a few months away from another sweltering summer. Mike Ito, marketing director with Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI), a Diamond Contractor for Mitsubishi Electric, said now is the…
December 20, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
Pat and Ralph Antonio of Kunia recently installed a photovoltaic (PV) system from Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) and they couldn’t be happier. Despite the Public Utilities Commission’s new rules and recent alarming headlines suggesting that “solar is dead” in Hawaii,…
November 18, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced two new rooftop PV programs that affect Hawaii residents and businesses. There’s been some confusion, but the bottom line, according to Mike Ito of Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI), is that “PV systems are…
October 11, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
Most of us know that if customer service isn’t up to par, we have the power to take our business else where. Great food, but bad waiter? Try a different restaurant. Nice hygienist, but long waits at the office? Time…
September 15, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that Alternate Energy Inc., Hawaii’s one-stop renewable energy company, is the nation’s first and only contractor to offer Mitsubishi’s newest, most efficient photovoltaic panels (PV): the sleek new MLE Series premium 275W modules. The new panels…
August 11, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
Hawaii’s favorite renewable energy and home-efficiency company just got even better. Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) now offers on-site, residential energy storage. It’s called the Home Energy Storage Solution (HESS) and it’s giving customers the freedom to control their own energy…
July 19, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
If you’re ready to install A/C, here are a few thoughts from retired Navy Capt. John Dunbar, who upgraded his Aikahi Park home with a Mitsubishi A/C system from Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI). Dunbar spent 30 years as a contracting…