Building Industry Magazine - February 2012 - (Page 53)

NewsBeat Solar Energy Fuels Maui Arts Center From left: Jon Yoshimura, director of government affairs, SolarCity; Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa; Mike Victorino, Maui County Council member; Gov. Neil Abercrombie; Don Couch council member; Art Vento, MACC president and CEO; and Jimmy Haynes, MACC board chairman SolarCity and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) held a dedication ceremony and traditional Hawaiian blessing on Dec. 14 to commemorate the completion of a 463-kilowatt photovoltaic system, one of the largest solar installations on the island. “As a nonprofit it is essential to find ways to reduce overhead in order to maintain our ability to provide the maximum products and services delivered to the community,” says Art Vento, MACC president and CEO. “This installation will meaningfully reduce our energy costs, and contribute to a more sustainable environment by significantly reducing our carbon footprint.” As part of a power purchase agreement, SolarCity installed the system at no cost to MACC, and MACC will pay for the solar power the panels produce at a rate lower than they currently pay for electricity. The PV installation, consisting of nearly 2,000 panels, is a component of MACC’s overall environmental plan. Initiated five years ago, the plan targets reduced energy consumption and upgrades to higher-efficiency equipment, as well as integration of biodegradable products and an integrated recycling plan. The construction of the project was completed in partnership with Honolulu Builders, LLC, and is being interconnected to the utility grid by Maui Electric Co. Ltd. — REVOLUSUN PARTNERS — A.C. Kobayashi Construction, Ace Hardware Kapolei, Ace Hardware Wahiawa, Airport industrial Park, Aloha Kia Waipahu, American Red Cross, Bale, Bank of Hawaii Kapolei, Bowers + Kubota, Choice Sheetmetal, Forest City, Furuya Enterprises, Hagadone Printing, Hanatech, Hawaii Rent-All, Hawaii Self Storage, Hawaii State Art Museum (HiSAM), Hawaiian Ice, Honolulu Cookie Company, Interstate Battery System, Jayar Construction, Ka‘a Limited Partners, Kapiolani Banyan, Kauai Beach Resort, Kenai Warehouse, Lihue Gardens Elderly, Makiki Park Place, Manoa Japanese Language School, Marians Catering, Mark Development, Nagatori Trust, New City Nissan, Okada Trucking, Pacific Air Cargo, Pacific Ocean Producers, Pedodontic Association, Piikoi Tower, Systemcenter Inc., The Audio Visual Company, Tropical Dreams Ice Cream Company, United Fishing Agency Ltd., United Food Inc., Valve Service & Supply Inc, Vista Development Corp., Waikiki Sans Villa, Ward Ave. HECO EV Charging Station LIC. # ABC 30244 808.748.8888 | RevoluSun.com BUILDING INDUSTRY | FEBRUARY 2012 | 53 http://www.RevoluSun.com http://www.RevoluSun.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - February 2012

Cover; Swinerton Builders at the new Walgreens project
Datebook
CAK Annual Meeting Highlights Service
Andaz Renovation Begins
Forest City Completed Oahu’s Largest Solar Farm
Sand Replenishment Restores Waikiki Beach
Elephants Get New Home at Honolulu Zoo
Contracts Awarded
Best Practices
FEATURE Commercial/Retail
Spotlight on Success: Child Development Center
FREATUE Hawaii’s top roofers
Solar Energy Fuels Maui Arts Center
FEATURE Exterior finishes
Low Bids
Concept to Completion: The Cole Academy, Kapolei
FEATURE Energy efficiency

Building Industry Magazine - February 2012