Amber Holton
Solar Tax Credits Are Under Attack.
House Bill 796 would raise costs for homeowners and small businesses wanting to install solar. It could make solar out of reach for many, threaten over 2,400 clean energy jobs, and put $4.9 billion in clean energy investment at risk. It could mean higher energy bills, fewer jobs, and less solar in our communities. Every … Read more
Remove and Replace Solar + Storage Systems
Revitalize Your Solar System If you’re considering reroofing your home, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your solar system as well. Many homeowners don’t realize that reroofing and upgrading a solar system can be done simultaneously, which is not only convenient but also ensures that your home remains energy efficient for years to come. As … Read more
Keep your lights on during Hawaiian Electric’s planned wildfire prevention outages.
About 48,000 Hawaiian Electric customers on four islands should prepare for power shutoffs under a new wildfire prevention effort. Initial Phase Implementation Starting July 1, the utility will implement the initial phase of its public safety power shutoff program. This phase affects about 24,800 customers on Maui, 19,300 on Hawaii Island, 2,700 on Oahu, and … Read more
Riding the Storm: Oahu’s Dance with Hurricanes Over the Past 50 Years
For the past five decades, Oahu has managed to narrowly escape the full wrath of numerous hurricanes, earning a reputation for near-miraculous luck.