Building Industry Magazine - March 2011 - (Page 10)

NewsBeat RevoluSun Expands Services Oahu residential solar systems – more than any other company,” says Todd Georgopapadakos, RevoluSun principal. “Homeowners are quickly realizing the financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy, and they are choosing RevoluSun to help them make the switch.” The firm’s new 5,304-square-foot A recent residential installation by RevoluSun penthouse office will serve as the corporate headquarters for the growing RevoluSun relocated in late company and provide a meeting November to larger offices at the Pan space and showroom for local Am Building, and expanded its services architects and engineers to familiarize to Maui and the Big Island in February. their clients with the latest in solar “After founding RevoluSun in 2009, technology. In addition, RevoluSun in the first 10 months of 2010, we have plans to host solar seminars in the designed and installed 36 percent of space, free and open to the public as part of its community education initiative, where homeowners can learn more about solar energy and touch and see solar panels and other renewable energy products. On Maui and Hawaii Island, RevoluSun is offering residents the option to take advantage of solar power service from SunRun, a company that provides solar service for as little as zero down. With SunRun, homeowners pay a pre-determined and fixed amount for the solar electricity produced by the system, protecting them from unpredictable rate increases for the life of their service agreement. SunRun takes complete care of the system, including monitoring, repairs, and insurance, as part of its 20-year service plan. NAtioNAl HoNoR In December, RevoluSun became the first solar firm in Honolulu to be accredited as a SunPower elite dealer by SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems. To earn this title, RevoluSun must consistently exceed SunPower’s standards, including a customer satisfaction score of 93 percent on solar installations and successful completion of two advanced certification courses in topics such as the installation and design of SunPower products. “Achieving this coveted status is a testament to what we are doing every day: providing the very best possible service, expertise and, of course, technology to our clients,” says Eric Carlson, RevoluSun principal. “SunPower elite dealers are selected for their commitment to providing customers with outstanding service in delivering the most efficient and reliable solar technology available today,” adds Jim Pape, president, residential and commercial, SunPower. Everything you need, when you need it! OAHU 2276 Pahounui Dr. Honolulu, HI 96819 BIG ISLAND 73-4278 Hulikoa Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: 841.5819 · Fax: 842.0658 Toll Free: 800/201.5819 ➤ ➤ StEEl ➤ Drywall ➤ ➤ acouSticS ➤ PlaStEring ➤ ➤ inSulation DEwalt toolS ➤ 3m FirEProoFing SimPSon tiES & anchorS gE SiliconE caulking, all rElatED accESSoriES Proudly Serving the State of Hawaii Since 1969 10 | BuildiNg iNdustRy | MARCH 2011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - March 2011

Building Industry - March 2011
Contents
Datebook
Union Names Builder of the Year
Young Brothers Goes Green
GCA Banquet Honors Members
Architects Corner
RevoluSun Expands Services
Kiewit Building Group Relocates
Contracts Awarded
Site Preparation
Spotlight on Success: St. Louis School Learning and Technology Center
Finance, Bonding & Insurance
Hot Topic: Insurance Lawsuit
Guam
Concept to Completion: MACC Yokouchi Family Pavilion and Courtyard
Low Bids
Get RRP Certified

Building Industry Magazine - March 2011