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"Hawaii relies on imported petroleum for about 89% of its primary energy. Hawaii residents pay among the nation’s highest prices for electricity and fuel."


Alternate Energy Inc. at the Spring New Products Show 24-26 APR 2010

AEI will be showcasing our latest Photovoltaic and Solar Water Heating products and services at the 2010 Spring New Products Show and the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, April 24th-26th 2010. Read the Full Story »

Kyocera supplies solar modules for the new Toyota Prius

Kyocera supplies solar modules for the new Toyota Prius solar ventilation system, an optional feature for the hybrid car model introduced in Japan by Toyota. Read the Full Story »

Residential 1.98 kW PV Monthly Special (2 Weeks left!)

For a limited time only AEI is offering a 1.98 kW PV System to our Residential Customers including Financing! This PV System is customized to expand with your growing family up to 3.98 kW so take advantage now! Read the Full Story »

Hawaii To Transform Energy in a Generation

Hawaii, like many islands, currently depends on imported fossil fuels -- mostly oil -- to deliver 90 percent of the electric power and virtually all the transport fuel consumed in the state. Read the Full Story »

Our AEI Online Support Center now Active

If you're an existing AEI Customer or thinking of becoming one and have any questions, we are now taking comments and requests in our AEI Online Support Center. Read the Full Story »

Enphase Microinverter Installation Video

One of our Solar Specialists, Craig Kawamura created this clip for himself, check it out! Read the Full Story »

Hawaii Renewable Energy Tax Credits

A combined system of Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic (PV) can save the average home owner about 30%–50% on monthly utility bills Read the Full Story »

Alternate Energy Inc. TVC Campaign

We've recently launched a TVC campaign that's airing with KHNL and K5 TV. Check it out! Read the Full Story »

The State honors Hawaiian Electric utilities and Solar Industry

In honor of the Hawaiian Electric utilities’ and solar industry’s achievement of successfully promoting energy conservation... Read the Full Story »

2009 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

Alternate Energy Inc. will be participating in the 2009 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show – June 12, 13, and 14 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Read the Full Story »

The Green Living Expo Winners!

Thank you to all who came to visit us at our booth at The Green Living Expo and participated in our Solar Attic Fan give away! Read the Full Story »

2009 Boom in Residential Solar

On Friday October 3rd, President Bush signed into law the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which included the long awaited 8-year extension of the solar investment tax credit. Read the Full Story »

Governor Lingle Signs Bill to Increase Solar Energy

Governor Linda Lingle today signed into law a bill to increase the use of one of Hawai‘i’s most abundant renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on imported oil. Read the Full Story »

Hawaii may mandate solar water heaters

With the price of oil surpassing $100 a barrel, state lawmakers are taking a serious look at requiring new homes in Hawai'i to have solar water-heating systems. Read the Full Story »

Solar tax credit moves ahead

A bill that would provide a one-time real property tax credit of $300 for Honolulu homeowners who install a solar water heater is moving forward. Read the Full Story »

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