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ith so many solar contractors and sales representatives out there, there’s a lot of information and misinformation solar shoppers are receiving. First and foremost, your decision should be based on the company you choose to provide your photovoltaic (PV) needs. The most important thing to determine is: Will the company I choose fulfill its promises to me and my family, and honor its warranty if anything goes wrong? Researching a company’s history, rating with the BBB, and length of time in business will tell a shopper how reputable the company is. A warranty is only as good for as long as the company has been in business. Another factor to consider: Is this company providing jobs for local residents and are they buying their supplies locally? Mainland companies are here to make a profit and please investors while PV systems can be sold. HECO and its subsidiaries limit the amount of PV power going back into the grid in each area of the islands. Once an area has reached these limits, HECO will not allow further installations. What will happen to your warranty and service when Mainland companies cannot satisfy their investors because the PV market has become fully saturated? The current hot-selling topic in the PV world is panel selection.

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Where do you want to buy your panels from — America, Korea, Japan, China? While the panels from all these countries are good, choosing a reputable manufacturer is always the way to go. Research how long the companies have been making panels and read their warranties. All PV panels basically come with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty, but there are differences in what the manufacturer warrants and how efficient the panels will be after 25 years. A manufacturer in China, for example, could have a problem with all their panels 10 years down the road. What will stop them from closing up shop and reopening under a different name, leaving thousands stranded with faulty panels? While innovation and technology are important to every industry, it’s important to choose your panels from a reputable company that will back their warranty. Locally owned and operated, Pon-

cho’s Solar Services offers products from established companies like Solar World, Kyocera, Samsung, Sanyo and Sharp while still keeping an eye on emerging technologies and companies.

panel produced under Standard Test Condition (STC) rating, which is what HECO uses to determine the size of your system. There are other rating systems out there to compare panels. Make sure these are rated from an independent source. The Tier rating system is completely the opinion of the manufacturer that uses it. The two most important numbers in comparing solar PV systems are, 1) AC kWh output/year and 2) the cost. Whichever complete system can give you the most yearly output at the best price is the system to choose. Another option to consider is to go completely off the power grid. With the advances in inverter technology and a battery storage system, it’s possible to

eliminate your power bill completely and be energy independent. This option, however, can be 30 to 50 percent higher than a grid-tie system depending on your family’s needs. As a bridge between a grid-tied system and going completely offgrid, homeowners purchasing a new grid-tie system of 4 KW or higher, Poncho’s Solar Service will provide a Hurricane Kit consisting of two PV panels, battery backup, a refrigerator or freezer and two LED lights. The kits are particularly useful for homeowners in areas with frequent blackouts or have medications that require refrigeration. Homeowners purchasing new grid-tie systems of 2 to 3 KW’s can purchase a Hurricane Kit for half-price. Poncho’s Solar Services can provide knowledgeable, free estimates for all your residential and commercial solar needs state-wide. Call 422-4266 on Oahu or see our website, ponchosso larservices.com for more information. Neighbor Island homeowners can call our electrical partners, Walter’s Electric Inc., at 1855-41SOLAR. Buyers can also shop for panels at Poncho’s showroom, located at 650 Kakoi St. in Honolulu.

What Matters is the Wattage Many homeowners have heard about mono- vs. poly-crystalline panels. The mono-crystalline cell efficiency is higher, but its shape is circular. The poly’s square shaped cells allow for more panel coverage. These minor differences make either panel type equally efficient. The listed wattage is what the

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he world’s finest and safest garage doors can be had in the islands, thanks to Martin Garage Doors Hawaii. “Safety and quality are important to me, and I wouldn’t sell anything that I wouldn’t have on my own home,” says owner Claude Thompson. Garage doors have a tremen-

dous impact on your home in terms of functionality, aesthetics and efficiency. Whether they are being used for security or just to conceal a mess, garage doors can highlight the architectural opening of your garage. Most homeowners think of their garage door as simply something that goes up and down to

secure the enclosure. But in actuality, garage doors can greatly improve the look of the home and the value. Today’s garage doors come in a variety of styles and colors to complement the overall theme of the exterior design of the house. Martin Garage Doors’ professional staff help homeowners se-

lect the best door to fit their needs and their budget. Since garage doors can’t be changed as easily as things like paint, it’s wise to invest in a quality garage door that is durable and offers the homeowner peace of mind. Martin Garage Doors come with the best warranty in the industry. “We pride ourselves in our after-sale service, and our customers know that we stand behind our product,” states Thompson. “I love my Martin door system. It’s so quiet it doesn’t even wake the dog,” says Stella Shigawa.

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Drawing power from the rooftop he word is out and people are flocking to purchase photovoltaic (PV) systems to reduce or eliminate their electrical bills. There are a virtually unlimited amount of products available today for residential applications, and many companies are touting the amount of electricity that their panels produce. This is only part of the equation; once the panels produce electrical power, that power needs to be converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) and delivered into

your electrical panel. Choosing the right combination of products to produce the most energy can be challenging, but there is one combination that is clearly the best one available now. We call it the “perfect match.” Sanyo panels and Enphase micro inverters are designed for each other, and together they truly perform better than any other product that is currently available. We have known for a while now that this combination delivered the most power to a typical household, and we have been able to compare systems through remote monitoring, but we have never had our system mounted on the same roof, with the same exact conditions until recently. A customer called to request that we add more PV panels to her

roof. She had purchased a system from another vendor approximately a year before. The company provided her with 10 solar panels and micro inverters. She was told that this was the highest DC watt panel she could purchase with a micro inverter. As a result, she has averaged a little less than 1 kWh per panel per day. This combination produces on average 250 kWh a month, or a reduction of $62.50 from her electric bill. This left her with an average monthly electric bill of $110.00. We suggested that she add eight of our Sanyo panels with the “Perfect Match” Enphase micro inverters. This second system (with two less panels) has been producing an average of 1.3 kilowatts a day,

312 kWh per month, or $78 per month in savings. Our “Perfect Match” of products is delivering over 32 percent more power per panel than the other products. This translates to $186 a year more, per panel! A typical residential system consists of anywhere between 10 and 30 panels, which means our “Perfect Match” will potentially produce $1,860 to $5,580 more in annual savings over any of the other systems currently available. These other systems may produce more watts per panel on your roof, but they deliver substantially less kilowatt hours to your electrical system, where it really matters. For more information, visit the EnergyPro Hawaii showroom at 825 Halekauwila St. in Honolulu or call 377-6686.

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HAWAIIRENOVATION ore and more, consumers are turning to wood as their choice to replace old floor coverings. They like the look and they’re intrigued by the longevity and potential health benefits of the product. But there is definitely a lot to know beyond that to get the right end result. Shirley Hilton of Pacific Imports International offers these key tips to start with.

Gett the e Rightt Product Depending on your lifestyle, what kind of home you have (single family or condo), whether your environment is wet or dry, and whether you have a wood or concrete subfloor, will determine which types of wood are more appropriate than others. Gett the e Rightt Installerr orr DIY Info o To get the best installation, be sure you hire a professional who is specifically licensed in

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lems. In adults, lead poisoning can lead to hypertension and high blood pressure. Pregnant women run the risk of passing the poison on to their unborn child. It is important that you find a remodeler who is trained in lead-safe work practices rather than try to do the work yourself. Not only that, but it’s the law: Contractors working in pre-1978 homes must be lead-paint certified and must follow these lead-safe practices whether or not there are children in the home — unless the homeowner can certify that the house is lead-paint free.

Whatt are e Lead-Safe Work k Practices?? The EPA has a free brochure on its website (www.leadfreekids.org) called “Renovate Right” that provides guidance to homeowners and contractors about remodeling safely to minimize lead dust exposure. EPA LeadSafe Certified Renovators have been equipped to use lead test kits, educate consumers about the dangers of lead, and use prescribed lead-safe work practices. Your certified contractor should also give you this brochure to familiarize you with specific work practices, including these procedures:

1. Containing the work area so that dust and debris do not escape. Warning signs will be posted to keep visitors away from the area, and heavy-duty plastic and tape are used to seal off doors and heating and cooling system vents and to cover the floors and any furniture that cannot be moved. 2. Minimizing dust.There is no way to eliminate it, but some paint removal methods create less dust than others. For example, using water to mist areas before sanding or scraping and prying and pulling apart components can reduce dust. It’s also prohibited to use open flame

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Going Solar Today Pays Right Away Purchasing a solar energy system is something most homeowners consider at year-end, when the generous tax incentives of up to 65 percent of a system’s cost become extremely attractive. However, here are just three of the many benefits to installing solar now: 1) Take home more of your paycheck. Homeowners can change their tax withholding status the instant they install a system and take home more money every payday. There’s no need to wait for tax time to realize the value of solar tax incentives. 2) Lock in today’s electricity costs. A solar energy system can virtually eliminate your monthly electric bill and insulate you from unpredictable energy costs. For those who purchase a solar power service system, which replaces your existing electric utility with rooftop solar, you lock in a monthly rate lower than you are paying now. With recent reports forecasting oil prices at $100 per barrel this summer, Hawaii homeowners most likely will see an increased electric bill. 3) Sell power to HECO for income. Beginning this year, homeowners can sell excess solar power back to the utility. So not only can you virtually eliminate your monthly bill, you can actually make money with a new system and accelerate the return on your investment. There are many more reasons to install your solar system today, and RevoluSun can help you understand them all. As Hawaii’s leading solar provider, RevoluSun designed and installed more commercial and residential photovoltaic projects in 2010 than any other company, and we’d like to help you, too. To schedule your free energy evaluation

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Warm up your kitchen with cozy colors

hether you’re an aspiring top chef, a novice cookie baker or anything in between, the kitchen can serve as the central meeting place for family and friends. Using warm wood colors and accents, while opting for the newest styles, instantly creates a more inviting look for your kitchen. Here are some ways to warm up your kitchen with color.

Deliciouss kitchen n colors So many delicious colors are available to help you create an inviting mood in your kitchen. Many of today’s hottest hues are inspired by favorite foods

and pleasant kitchen experiences such as cooking, baking and entertaining. Examples include today’s popular paprika and cinnamon colors; soothing neutrals such as tarragon and sage; and the deep, rich tones of wine or cherry. These colors, when used in wall coverings, flooring or accessories, can provide a backdrop that sets the tone in your kitchen. Warm m wood d cabinetry There’s nothing like the look of real wood to add a comforting feel to any room. And, since cabinetry is often one of the biggest visual elements in a kitchen, consider cabinetry

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in a warm color to make a high-impact statement. Many trendy wood types are available in surprisingly affordable styles from manufacturers of semi-custom cabinetry. “Today's semi-custom cabinetry gives homeowners access to some of the most desired wood types including cherry, known for its deep reddish tones, and alder, which can lend a rustic or casual feel to a kitchen,” says Cathy Hitz, brand manager for Diamond Cabinets. Recently, Diamond made some of its most popular door styles available in new wood types. For example, the Shiloh door style features a simplistic look and is available in cherry, alder and rustic alder. Reflective e accents Offset the warm tones of the wood with the gleam of reflective accents. One way to add both style and light to the space is to choose decorative glass inserts for the cabinet doors. You can create just about any look you want with

glass designs ranging from clear reeded glass with copper metal, to clear antique glass with zinc black patina metal. Textured glass styles are also available with shimmering special effects such as bronzed fabric. And with the popularity of mixed metals, feel free to introduce additional metallic elements such as a copper hood over the range or decorative hardware in

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Reversible Room

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enters face a perennial decorating dilemma: Do you personalize your apartment decor, knowing that when you move out the landlord will likely require you to put everything back the way it was? Or do you live with bare white walls, neutral-toned carpets and homogeneous decor? You may not be able to make major changes — like replacing that bland sand-colored carpet with one in your favorite hue of purple — but you can personalize your rental space with some easy-to-reverse upgrades. While the effort to install, and later remove, these upgrades is small, their impact on your home’s decor can be very big, indeed.

Here are a few simple room “redos” that can add pizzazz to your apartment — without creating extra work when it’s time to move out.

Walls Paint is an easy way to switch up the color of a room, but if you paint the walls, be prepared to repaint them back to white before your lease ends. Peel and stick wall decor can be a better option for personalizing a space, while leaving the white walls intact — especially if you opt for high-quality peel and stick wall murals like those offered by MuralsYourWay.com. SmartStick peel and stick wall murals are backed with a patented ad-

hesive that allows you to easily place the material on nearly any surface (walls, windows, even doors), pull it down, reposition it, even move it to a different wall — all without damaging the mural or the wall beneath it. Unlike wall decals or wall stickers, the mural does not rip or wrinkle and can be reused hundreds of times. MuralsYourWay.com carries thousands of murals that can all be printed on SmartStick fabric and customized for size. Log on to www.muralsyourway.com to learn more.

Floors Replacing apartment carpet is usually a big nono. Even if the existing carpet is worn and stained,

unless you strike an agreement with your landlord for replacing it at your own expense, it’s better to simply cover up the carpeting you can’t stand. Fortunately, it’s easy to find decorative throw rugs that will add color and personalization to your space — and help protect neutral-toned carpets from wear, tear and stain-

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