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HECO opens up limited solar grid space

April 25, 2017

On April 9, 2017, Hawaiian Electric announced that 10MW of space has been cleared for new solar energy projects on Oahu under the Customer Grid Supply program (CGS). This space will likely be swallowed up within a few weeks according to industry experts. Additional capacity was freed up as customers...

Help us help families in need

March 30, 2017

UPDATE: A big mahalo to our Eco Solar ‘ohana for helping us reach our goal! Over $2,000 was raised to support IHS during our Earth Day fundraising drive. The Institute for Human Services provides critical support to Oahu families and individuals struggling with homelessness. They need your contributions year-round, so...

Going Virtually Off-Grid with Solar and Home Batteries

February 7, 2017

Ever wonder what it’s like take your home virtually off-grid with solar panels and a home battery system? Air traffic controller Bronson installed 36 SunPower panels and two Tesla Powerwall batteries on...

What’s next for solar energy on Oahu?

November 21, 2016

As we reported in our last post, Hawaiian Electric’s Customer Grid Supply program was nearing capacity on Oahu. In September, the program was officially closed out. So what are the options for solar now? With HECO’s new Customer Self Supply program, you can still: take advantage of tax incentives reduce...

Space is Running Out for Grid Supply Program!

September 1, 2016

The Customer Grid Supply Program (CGS) from Hawaiian Electric, launched in October 2015 to offer a solar opportunity to homeowners who missed out on the Net...

Boost Your Savings!

July 13, 2016

Dust, salt spray, bird droppings, leaves and other debris on your solar panels can noticeably impact your system’s performance over time. If you have concerns, talk to us about our Eco Boost solar panel cleaning and maintenance service. We recommend it annually for all systems, but if you’ve had solar...

HECO opens up limited solar grid space

HECO opens up limited solar grid space

On April 9, 2017, Hawaiian Electric announced that 10MW of space has been cleared for new solar energy projects on Oahu under the Customer Grid Supply program (CGS). This space...

April 25, 2017
Help us help families in need

Help us help families in need

UPDATE: A big mahalo to our Eco Solar ‘ohana for helping us reach our goal! Over $2,000 was raised to support IHS during our Earth Day fundraising drive. The Institute...

March 30, 2017
Going Virtually Off-Grid with Solar and Home Batteries

Going Virtually Off-Grid with Solar and Home Batteries

Ever wonder what it’s like take your home virtually off-grid with solar...

February 7, 2017
What’s next for solar energy on Oahu?

What’s next for solar energy on Oahu?

As we reported in our last post, Hawaiian Electric’s Customer Grid Supply program was nearing capacity on Oahu. In September, the program was officially closed out. So what are the...

November 21, 2016
Space is Running Out for Grid Supply Program!

Space is Running Out for Grid Supply Program!

The Customer Grid Supply Program (CGS)...

September 1, 2016
Boost Your Savings!

Boost Your Savings!

Dust, salt spray, bird droppings, leaves and other debris on your solar panels can noticeably impact your system’s performance over time. If you have concerns, talk to us about our...

July 13, 2016
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