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Creating hidden kitchensis a challenge, but it is one Irecently accepted whileworking with my clients,Doug and Keith. The couplelives in a beautiful, historicalhouse that they renovated in

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With the solar industrybooming, scores ofcompanies are enter-

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“We’re so pleased to see thatmore Hawaii homeowners choseRevoluSun than any other solarprovider in 2011,” said EricCarlson, RevoluSun principal.“Although we may be the biggest,each of our homeowners receivesthe same personalized client serv-ice we offered when we first start-ed RevoluSun. Being the biggestmeans nothing if the homeownerexperience is anything less thansuperb. And through our installa-tion partnership with AmericanPiping & Boiler, jobs are complet-ed on time and on budget, evenduring the busy season.”

RevoluSun recently scored a 91percent in client satisfaction fol-lowing a survey of 100 homeown-ers who installed solar systems inthe past two years. In addition,RevoluSun earned a 94 percentclient satisfaction rating for

homeowners who hiredRevoluSun to install solar systemsusing SunPower panels.

“Through our relationshipswithin the industry, and our deepknowledge of federal and state

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In December 2010, RevoluSunbecame the first solar provider inNorth America to offer theSunPower E20 series 327 solarpanels in its residential and com-mercial photovoltaic (PV) proj-

ects. The most efficient commer-cially available PV panels in theworld, the E20/327 panel producesmore power in the same amountof space — up to double theamount of power compared toconventional systems — therebysaving homeowners significantmoney in equipment and installa-tion costs.

SunPower™ E18 series 225

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In January, RevoluSun wasonce again hand-picked bySunPower to offer its E18 series225 AC solar panel. This panel isa revolutionary combination ofhigh efficiency, high reliabilityand panel level DC to AC powerconversion. Perfect for shadyroofs or multi-hip roofs oftenfound in Hawaii, these panelsconvert the energy from directcurrent (DC) into alternate cur-rent (AC) in the panel, eliminat-ing the need for DC design andthe corresponding installationchallenges for system integra-tors. This reduces installationtime by 20 percent or more.

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Through the new feed-in tariff(FIT) program, the utility mustpay its customers a fixed price forenergy produced and returned tothe grid under the FIT program.RevoluSun let client KennethChang of Manoa know about thisprogram, and helped him navi-

gate the channels todesign and install Oahu’sfirst residential FIT sys-tem. Chang now makes$1,300 a month from thesystem. Chang will con-tinue to receive monthlychecks for the solar elec-tricity he sells to HECO,to the tune of nearly$320,000 over the nexttwo decades, thanks toRevoluSun.

Solar education series

In 2009, RevoluSun hostedHawaii’s first solar educationseries, and has continued to pres-ent these free, family-friendlysolar educational seminarsstatewide for almost three years.

Solar open house program

RevoluSun offers the mostrobust solar open house programin Hawaii with free open housesevery weekend and even someweekdays for homeowners inter-ested in seeing a home solar sys-tem in action. Those interested insolar can get comfortable withthe technology and the installa-tion process at these events,where other Hawaii “Revolu-Sunaries” invite the public to seetheir solar system in action, andtalk-story about design, theinstallation process and how theexperience affected them.

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“As a locally owned company,we want to bring Hawaii resi-dents the best technology, thehighest-level of service andpackaged in a way they canafford,” said Carlson. “We’vestarted a revolution, and wewant to help more Hawaii peo-ple declare their energy inde-pendence.”

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The information available at theexpo may prove invaluable forthose planning various homeimprovement projects. Whetherthese are simple projects like doorand window changes or moreextensive remodeling such as newkitchens, bathrooms and bedroomadditions, checking out exactly

what’s in the marketplace will helpconsumers achieve their goals inthe most economical way.

One of the “hottest” areas ofhome projects revolves around thesolar industry. Generous tax cred-its from both the federal and statetaxing authorities make “goinggreen” affordable, financiallyadvantageous and essentially a“no-brainer” for many consumers.This exposition will give showgo-ers an up-close examination of thesystem components available frommany manufacturers and a chanceto get acquainted with industryrepresentatives in a neutral, no-sales-pressure environment.

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For the past few years,the federal governmenthas offered tax credits forcertain home improve-ments aimed at increasinga home’s energy efficien-cy. While the most popu-

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You can also get a cred-it of up to 30 percent ofthe cost of residential fuelcells, up to $500 per .5kWof power capacity,EnergyStar.gov says. Thiscredit is also availableuntil Dec. 31, 2016.

While the initial cost ofthese improvements mayseem significant, they candramatically decreasehome energy bills in thelong run.

Depending on the typeof home improvement or

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Knowing ahead of timewhich, if any, tax creditsor deductions your homeimprovement may qualifyfor can help you make abetter decision abouthow to use credit to fundthe work. Since how youuse credit affects youroverall credit score,

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Homeworks projectcoordinator SarahVanDeVanter, who is also alicensed real estate broker,said an increasing numberof her clients are remodel-ing and building new toinclude a master suite onthe ground floor. She offersas an example a 24-year-oldHawaii Loa Ridge customhome purchased by a cou-ple with the intention of“re-customizing” it.

“They liked the layout ofthe property and the neigh-borhood, but the housewould require extensivealterations to suit theirlifestyle,” VanDeVantersaid. “The project involvedstructural work, all newkitchen and baths, replace-ment of floors, doors, win-

dows and cabinets, plus theaddition of a ground floormaster bedroom suite andstudy.”

Homeworks bumped outthe wall of the original bed-room and utilized existinglanai space to create a mas-

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Realtor with an estimate tocreate a new master suiteon the ground floor of ahome on the golf course,”VanDeVanter said. “Lately,a number of Realtors havecontacted me to providequotes and proposals forpotential buyers of two-story homes where offerswere contingent on the fea-sibility of creating a mastersuite on the ground floor.

“With new builds, weoften design two mastersuites, one on the ground

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