Expansion of California-Based Solar Company to Hawaii Expected to Employ Up to 100 Workers

A second major solar energy company is now revving up its operations to harness the sun’s power in the Aloha State, where homeowners and businesses pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country. San Mateo, Calif.-firm SolarCity has opened a 19,500 sq.-ft. warehouse in Mililani, O‘ahu, and hired 35 local residents; it expects […]

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Hawaii Energy to Hand Out More Solar Water Heater Rebates

State officials are directing more federal funds toward a rebate program for homeowners who purchase solar water heaters. Hawaii’s energy office announced Friday additional money from U.S. Recovery Act would be allocated to rebates due to a large demand for the energy-efficient systems. Hawaii Energy, which administers the program, first announced the rebate in March […]

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