June 14, 2020
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Electricity — we can’t see it, but we all pay for and need it. When you’re renovating on a shoestring, considering how your space uses electricity can be one of most important cost-cutting measures you take. Whether it’s lighting or…
December 2, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Hawaii Energy Connection turned up the heat on Hawaii’s solar industry in 2008 with its simple, yet innovative rooftop solar solution called the “KumuKit™.” Today, the company has a solid reputation as the leading local residential and commercial solar contractor…
November 4, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
In 2008, Hawaii Energy Connection turned up the heat on Hawaii’s solar industry with its simple yet innovative solar solution called the “KumuKit™.” Today, the company has a solid reputation as one of the leading residential and commercial solar contractors…
October 7, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Here’s some great news for Hawaii homeowners who were the early adopters of solar under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program from the beginning of the solar boom several years ago — there’s a new solar program recently introduced by…
September 2, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Thanks to everyone who attended the free KumuKit™ informational seminar last month at the BIA Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show at the Blaisdell Center. There were an overwhelming amount of folks interested in their Powerblocks™ energy storage system…
August 5, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
If you’ve been following the solar programs that have been introduced by the Public Utilities Commission for homeowners considering a solar system, the newest Customer Grid Supply Plus (CGS+) is the only program out there where you can still be…
July 1, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Summer is here and it’s getting hotter, which means you’re probably running your home air conditioner more often and are getting higher electricity bills. Longer days and abundant sunshine are perfect to maximize your energy production with a home solar…
June 3, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
You may have heard the news recently that solar permits have increased and, yes, the solar market in Hawaii is heating up again, building momentum with solar photovoltaic (PV) with energy storage (battery systems). Summer is just around the corner…
May 6, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Customer Grid Supply Plus (CGS+) and Smart Export are the newest solar programs introduced by the Public Utilities Commission for homeowners wanting to install solar. Homeowners who choose the CGS+ program will still be compensated by the utility for any…
April 1, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Customer Grid Supply Plus (CGS+) and Smart Export are the newest solar programs introduced by the Public Utilities Commission for homeowners wanting to install solar. Similar to the popular CGS program, which reached its capacity limit in November 2017, homeowners…
March 4, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
On Tuesday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission introduced two new programs to connect residential rooftop solar systems — Customer Grid Supply Plus (CGS+) and Smart Export. Similar to the popular CGS program, which reached its capacity limit in November 2017,…
January 14, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Happy New Year! Hawaii Energy Connection (HEC), the local company known as KumuKit™, has installed more than 8,000 residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems, and surpassed big mainland companies in battery storage and energy management technology with its KumuKit Powerblocks™.…
December 3, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
As of Nov. 17, the capacity limit set by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to connect a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system under the Customer Grid Supply (CGS) program was reached. CGS applications have been processed by the Hawaiian Electric…
October 22, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
While there have been two electric utility programs for solar in place, Customer Grid Supply (CGS) and Customer Self Supply (CSS), yesterday was the deadline to submit an application for the CGS program. CGS allowed homeowners to receive reduced solar…
September 17, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Last month, Hawaii Energy Connection (HEC), the local company known as “KumuKit™,” showcased its innovative and field-proven battery storage system, along with its proprietary Energy Management Controller (EMC), at the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) New Summer Home Building…
August 20, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Hundreds of show-goers stopped by the Hawaii Energy Con nection booth last weekend for the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) New Summer Home Building and Remodeling Show at Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall to check out the company’s innovative…
August 6, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Hawaii Energy Connection, the local company known by the household name “KumuKit™,” has surpassed big mainland companies in battery storage and energy management technology and has been installing many of its fi eld-proven KumuKit™ photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage…
July 2, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Hawaii Energy Connection, the local company known by the household name “KumuKit™,” has surpassed big mainland companies and has already been installing its KumuKit™ PV systems with battery storage here in the state. As the pioneers of the first utility-approved,…
June 4, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Energy storage is the next leap forward in solar PV. A residential solar PV system with battery storage allows homeowners to save on electric costs by storing less expensive electricity for use later (i.e. during the peak periods, when power…
May 7, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Power outages during a storm and grid failure are inevitable, but with a home battery system you will never have to suffer through them again. Unlike gasoline-powered backup generators, which constantly require fuel and ongoing maintenance, a home battery system…