October 6, 2013
American Electric
Last month, Hawaiian Electric issued new guidelines for approval of netmetered PV systems. Applications for grid-interconnected systems must now be approved by HECO before the customer moves forward with installation. This process change will ultimately result in HECO accepting more…
August 18, 2013
American Electric
Thinking about photovoltaic (PV) for your home? If so, you should understand the changes taking place in the PV industry, both generally and specifically here in Hawaii. The “gold rush” has peaked; many PV equipment manufacturers have gone out of…
July 21, 2013
American Electric
As Ray Hose, president of American Electric, will tell you, “Never before have homeowners had to make so many decisions about their electrical systems. Solar, energy conservation, emergency power, 21st century loads on 1970s wiring — the homeowner really needs…
July 14, 2013
American Electric
Thinking about PV for your home? If so, you should understand the changes taking place in the PV industry generally, and here in Hawaii specifically. The “gold rush” has peaked; panel manufacturers have gone bankrupt by the score and prices…
May 12, 2013
American Electric
Now is the perfect time to invest in a solar PV system. Prices are at an all-time low, with today’s more efficient, compact systems costing half as much as comparable installations five years ago. Add generous tax incentives that cover…
April 28, 2013
American Electric
Installing photovoltaic (PV) panels is a great investment, reducing your electricity bill while adding value to your home. However, these savings mean little if yours is one of the nearly 45,000 homes damaged in electrical fires every year, or your…
March 10, 2013
American Electric
Every year, faulty electrical systems cause millions of dollars in damage. In fact 99 out of 100 homes have some sort of electrical defect, which oftentimes causes the entire home to go up in flames. Many homes in Hawaii were…
January 27, 2013
American Electric
When the safety of your home and family depends on the quality of the company you select, you want a company that will stand behind its work, a company that will be there long after the job is done and…