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You'll be able to identify undue
usage and correct it immediately (rather
than learning about it in a utility bill
30 to 45 days later), determine where to
invest in efficiency upgrades, and guard
against billing errors by comparing bills
to actual usage.
The EV Wave
The Hawaiian Mission Academy, a
private independent school in Honolulu,
had several concerns. Most urgent was
an overhead electrical cable that was
infested with termites and posed a
major safety hazard for students.
"We conducted a review of
their system and not only were we
able to provide them with a new
underground cabling system, but
we did an overall service upgrade,
installed a photovoltaic system and
switched over to LED lighting to save
the school thousands in electrical
expenses," says Tsuda. "Because of
our integrated approach and expertise
in multiple areas of electrical, solar
and contracting services, we were able
to tackle the whole job efficiently with
one point of contact."
More than 30 years ago, Bruce Ekimura became
an early specialist in solar and in 1993 Alternate
Energy, Inc. was officially incorporated.
Today, AEI is a full-service energy efficiency
contractor offering PV, HVAC, licensed electrical
contracting, solar attic fans, solar water heating
and EV charging. For more information, visit
www.alternateenergyhawaii.com.
License No. C-26041
EnErgy MAnAgEMEnt
Electric vehicles are here to stay.
The state's green energy initiatives
mean more and more buildings will
be mandated to provide EV charging
stations. Why not recoup the cost of
that energy?
Tsuda encourages managers to
consider "Smart Charging" stations
that allow facilities to charge per
kilowatt hour, according to their
own fee structure. A station such as
ChargePoint contractor have retractable
cables and single, dual or quadruple
access points. They also offer
programmable screens for advertising
or other messaging, and they utilize
cell phone or credit card payment
options for ultimate convenience.
One Facility's Experience
Get Back to Basics
HECO may have put your
photovoltaic investment on hold, but
you can still benefit from solar in two
important ways: solar water heating
and solar attic fans.
A truly energyefficient facility
or residence starts with solar water
heating, since hot water heating can
account for 40 percent of a family's
electricity bill. A SWH system will
integrate seamlessly with your overall
energy plan. And solar attic fans are
a time-honored tool for removing hot
air from a structure. "Why pay to cool
air that you can release naturally?"
says Tsuda. "I always tell managers,
before you invest in photovoltaic
or air-conditioning, we highly
recommend solar water heating
and solar attic fans. Installing them
can greatly reduce the amount of
electricity you need."
Commercial & Residential Services
Photovoltaic Systems * Generators
Electrical Contracting * EV Charging
Solar Water Heating * HVAC
Solar Attic Ventilation * LED Lighting
Energy Monitoring & Analysis
Engineering, Permitting & HOA Services
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842-5853
Visit us online at www.AlternateEnergyHawaii.com
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Management Hawaii
Editor’s Note: Energy Management
Insider’s Guide to Picking a Security Company for Your Property
Industry News
Dealing with Graffiti and Glass Damage
Hawaii’s High-Tech Roofing Products
Building and Management Expo Set
Installing New & Improved Windows
Window Film Cuts Glare, Energy Bills
Reassessing Hurricane Preparedness
An ESA Can Deliver Peace of Mind
Checking a Building’s Energy Score
Managing PV Energy Consumption
The Ultimate Energy-Efficient Building
What to Know About Chiller Plants
New Trends Emerge in HVAC Systems
Walk-throughs Vital to Engineers
Trapped in the Web of Act 326
Faces: The IREM Banquet
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