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ongratulations to Daniel and Lori Ann Ambrosewicz, winners of The New Hawaiian Home. The young couple had outgrown their 50-yearold home in Kaimuki and was in the permit process of building a new home when they learned about the model demonstration prototype green home. The Ambrosewiczs came to the recent BIA Remodel It Right Remodel It Green Expo to check out the design, the details and the features of the home.

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ooking for an electrician, but don’t know who to call? As you open the yellow pages, there are about 50 different electrical contractors to choose from. But who do you call? Some contractors may only service certain parts of the island, while others only do industrial work. Well, look no further. Alternative Electric is an experienced residential, commercial electrical contractor that services the entire island of Oahu. With more than 20 years of combined

experience, Alternative Electric offers quality work at reasonable prices. As an owner-operated company, the middle man is eliminated and savings are passed down to the customer. Communication and job coordination are the company’s top priorities. Alternative Electric prides itself on communicating directly with the customer before the job begins, while the job is going on, and even after the job is completed. As a result, there are no surprises and no hidden fees when the job is finished. Sometimes with larger companies, messages get lost in translation as they go from owner to foreman to worker. To satisfy its customers, Alternative Electric stands by its customers through all phases of the job.

Customers can always expect a free estimate and a detailed explanation of what Alternative Electric suggests should be done. The company always takes the time to explain every situation to the customer, with no strings attached. Some of the services Alternative Electric offers include: solar photovoltaic installation, re-wires, new construction, maintenance, trouble calls, renovations, meter/panel upgrades, code violation corrections, A/C hook up, light fixture replacement, security motion light installation, or simply replacing an outlet.

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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 ago. The company provided her with nine 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. We suggested that she add eight of our Sanyo panels with the “Perfect Match” Enphase micro inverters. This second system (with one less panel) 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 above any of the other systems currently available. These other systems may produce more watts per

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Flooring for T Everyone Wayne’s offering durable Hybrid line

he new Hybrid line offers customers the next generation of flooring products by combining the benefits of wood, laminate and resilient flooring. The line fuses a highly durable resilient top layer to a highdensity fiberboard. Hybrid offers the latest technology in high-performance floor-

ing at an affordable price, thus creating an incredible value. The product will give many years of sustainable performance and durability with some of the most beautiful styles in the industry. With four convenient locations on Oahu to serve you, Wayne’s Flooring

America now offers the entire Hybrid Collection. Hawaii-stocked patterns include Acacia Koa, Carbonized Bamboo, Ice Maple, Buttercream, White Hazelnut and Hackberry. Interest in Metroflor Hybrid has increased tremendously since it was introduced at the Building Industry Association of Hawaii’s Remodel it Right Home Expo.

Another unique aspect is that our flooring is built to last, whether it is being used in residential or commercial application. We never sacrifice performance and quality at Metroflor, and we are passionate about making sure our floors are built to last for today’s demanding lifestyle. Without a doubt, our floors are:

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their energy goals. Another leading home solar company is SunRun. The company has more than 7,000 customers across seven states and installs $1.2 million in solar systems every day for homeowners who need an affordable, hasslefree option. SunRun partners with top local installers like RevoluSun in Hawaii, and the model works like this: Homeowners pay as little as $0 upfront and RevoluSun installs the solar system

on their rooftop. SunRun owns, maintains and insures the solar panels, and the homeowner pays SunRun for the electricity the system produces at a locked-in monthly rate that is at or below the current cost of electricity. SunRun and RevoluSun take care of all the maintenance for the life of the 20-year agreement. “I’ve had people come up to me and ask what’s the catch,” said Eric Carlson, principal for RevoluSun. “I tell them that

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there isn’t one. It’s a win, win, win. They have a clean alternative to Hawaii’s dirty, fossil fuelbased electricity and they typically save money immediately on their electric bill. In addition, they don’t have to worry about maintenance.” Carlson added, “If a 20-year a g r e e m e n t

sounds too long, I urge you to think about your current arrangement. You essentially have a life-long contract with the electric company and don’t have any say whatsoever in the amount you will be charged, nor do you know how much you will be paying in five, 10 or 20 years. With SunRun it’s all on the table for you to see — there are no surprises.” To learn more, call 748-8888 or visit the websites www.Revo luSun.com or www.sunrun home.com.

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Home Building and Remodeling Show at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Jan. 28-30. A case study seminar presentation of The New Hawaiian Home will be made on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. The presenters are Matthew Goyke, principal Green Sand Inc. Architecture + Sustainability; Douglas Pearson, vice president of Castle and

Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc., project construction manager; Rhonda Goyke, sustainability specialist, Green Sand Inc. Architecture + Sustainability and moderated by Michael Brant, V.P. Engineering of Gentry Homes Ltd. Karen Nakamura is the executive vice president and CEO of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii.

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tions and remodels, plus design, drafting and permit services where needed. According to HPS president and general manager Gerry Peters, the company does both commercial and residential projects, featuring small and medium size jobs and repairs, both interior and exterior such as termite and water damage in wood, drywall-new and repair, concrete repair, carpentry work, enclosing lanais and carports, fencing and wall repair and construction, select exterior and interior painting projects (including complete prep work), anti-mildew applications for wet areas, new ceramic pelletized roof

coatings which offer the dual benefit for cooling homes down while prolonging roof longevity, and more. Among its specialties, HPS does: •Undermount sinks •Glassblock partition walls for bathrooms •Conversion of bathtubs into walk-in showers with modern shower heads. •Resort quality 1/8th inch grout lines for ceramic tile and travertine flooring

• Upgraded lighting fixtures • Full paint and texturing treatment (including removal of old popcorn ceiling textures) and much, much more. HPS is a fully licensed contractor (13 specialty

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hen your children finally move out of the home, the quiet in the house can be unsettling at first. Then it hits you, your “empty nest” is a remodeling opportunity. You now have the time to redo that guest bathroom and design the ultimate bath retreat for the friends and family you are eager to invite over and renew old ties

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Put out the welcome mat for guests with. Yes, you may miss your children, but this is a great time to turn your home into the showplace you want to spend years enjoying. And by renovating your guest bathroom now, you can upgrade the space to meet your new hosting expectations. From the start of your redesign project, be on the lookout for products that

offer socially sustainable design. There is a wide selection of water-saving toilets, faucets and showerheads that will meet your needs and style. Style your upgraded bathroom with a faucet that is inspired by the beveled bases and winged, cylindrical ceramic handles of the 19th century. The Aimes Widespread Lavatory Faucet reimagines this de-

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clean the air. Redesigning and upgrading your bathroom space for yourself and your guests will help you enjoy the vibrant new “empty nest” that you will fill with friends and family for years to come. And with a beautiful bathroom retreat, you may find that your children, too, will be clamoring for an invitation.

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Showroom Hours: M - Sat. 8-4:30

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HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING LEADER! Large Local Inventory of Factory-Direct Hardwood and Laminate Flooring ! Thick 4mm wear layer with 9-ply reclaimed Baltic Birch construction ! No Toxic Chemicals or Glues (E1) ! Custom Matched Moldings ! 20 ELEGANT species

A portion of our sales this day will be donated to IHS and Lanakila Meals on Wheels!

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 8 am to 2 pm Please join us for food, fun and GREAT DEALS!

HOLIDAY MADNESS!!!

SELECTED D BAMBOO O FLOORING G 50% % OFF SELECTED D LAMINATESS 50% % OFF One Week Only - ends 12/11/10

Visit our Beautiful 3000 sf Showroom ! 926 KOHOU STREET ! HONOLULU ! 847-7711 DEC. 5, 2010 | HAWAII RENOVATION | 11

d n E r a e Y Sale. . w o N l l Ca

94-480 Akoki Street #4 • Waipahu, HI 96797

671-0808 • 383-7233 • www.northwestexteriors.com

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