October 30, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy is Hawaii’s only certified Mitsubishi installer and premier dealer When it comes to photovoltaic panels, there are plenty of options out there. But with such an important home investment, this is one area where you don’t want to…
October 9, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
Sound advice from Hawaiian Electric and Alternate Energy As photovoltaic (PV) panels go up all over Hawaii, some customers are being made to feel a false sense of urgency. Advertisement Unfortunately, some “over-eager” PV sales reps are taking advantage of…
September 18, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
What makes a good salesperson? According to Ian Brodie, one of the world’s leading marketing consultants, the No. 1 quality is passion. “The fundamental characteristic all great salespeople share is an absolute belief and passion in the product or service…
August 21, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
Josef NaCorda, lead installer at Alternate Energy Hawaii, lives by the following words: “A job done well stays well done forever.” It’s obvious in every single one of the solar panel installation jobs — totaling well into the thousands— that…
August 7, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
Hawaiian Electric recently announced another rate increase throughout the islands, and state solar tax credits are in jeopardy of being discontinued. With the electrical grid near capacity in certain areas, there’s no better time than now to invest in a…
July 24, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
With all the solar energy providers out there, how do you decide which company to go with? And what’s it really like to have a system installed for your home? Here is one family’s story. Chris Zane, a network engineer,…
July 10, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
PV Modules with More Power and Durability Alternate Energy Inc. has entered into a partnership with Mitsubishi Electric, becoming an official Certified Mitsubishi Installer and Premier Dealer. Alternate Energy is the only authorized dealer based in Hawaii to provide Mitsubishi’s…
June 26, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
When choosing a solar energy provider, a long track record and a valid solar contractor’s license are the hallmarks of any reputable company. Enter Bruce Ekimura, Alternate Energy Inc.’s owner and founder, who has a journeyman plumber license and a…
May 8, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
A recent letter from certified Mitsubishi installer Alternate Energy reaffirms that Mitsubishi panels made in Japan are safe and unaffected by any contamination at the Fukushima power plant. Here is the letter, addressed to Alternate Energy owner and founder Bruce…