Electric Bill to ZERO kWH Usage

Just today on President's Day, we received 2 electric bills from satisfied PV customers. The first one was done with Microinverters and it took their bill to ZERO in one swoop. The second bill is from a Kunia customer who did Phase 1 on the Sunnyboy Inverter, and is now doing Phase 2 just today. He will definitely go to ZERO usage.

Think of what our great old President's would strive so hard for...Independence. Get Independence with PV. The average residential customer gets about a 15% return on investment. Businesses and combined residential/business get even higher rates of return because of Section 179 expensing and/or Accelerated Depreciation.

Invest in Independence with a high rate of return!

Tax Thoughts -- Extra Benefits for Home Businesses

Do you have a legtimate home business? You may be surprised to find that you can reap benefits that bring the business portion of your solar investment to very low levels, almost free. Some people can enjoy an annual rate of return of around 70%. THIS IS NOT A JOKE.

The section 179 depreciation expense AND/OR
MACRS Accelerated Depreciation

Can make a massive difference in your solar investment performance!!

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Please note that we are not tax professionals, and any tax related information presented is just an opinion that you MUST verify through your own trusted tax professional.

We have examples and official interpretations of the solar laws that have been published by the State of Hawaii and others, and we can provide this information to you and your trusted professional. Many of these clear up gray areas. Many Sales people do not understand the tax implications, or they present it in a slanted way so that only their product looks the best. Do not fall into that trap.

Solar with Government Support --- "Your" Bailout

The State and Federal government want to encourage solar.

Put your money in the bank, and you get what? Maybe 1%

Put your money in a mutual fund, and hope for 7%, but be ready to lose 50%?

Put your money in Bernie Madoffs hands and ....... ouch.

Put your money on your roof, and you may see a 15% annual return on investment, and even better for business / part business usage. A portion of your portfolio should be invested in renewable energy sources, which makes you even stronger against future energy rate increases.

What would it feel like to no longer "be gamed" by the oil industry? It is a good feeling. They can still get you at the pump, at least until we have electric vehicles, and our own PV powered charging station. The PV system that you start building now can be used years down the road as infrastructure for your vehicle charging station.

UPDATED INFO REGARDING $1,000 REBATE REDUCTION

Just received this from Hawaii Energy today. It clarifies that the sale date for a new system needs to be before 02/01/2010 in order to qualify for the $1,000 incentive. Take a look by clicking on the image.

HERE'S A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION YOU WON'T MIND KEEPING!

Why continue to pay unnecessarily high electric bills? One of our customers in Waikele installed a PV system this past July and he "zeroed out!" Basically paying just the minimum charge for having electric service, he's running his electric account with a credit balance and doesn't have to pay! You can do the same! Call us today for your free customized evaluation!

$200 FOR EACH REFERRAL - FEB ONLY!

Refer your friends and family before Mar 1, 2010
You get a DOUBLE REFERRAL FEE of $200. That’s a sweet deal for making a phone call.

WHY IS MY ELECTRIC BILL SO HIGH?

Most people do not realize that their electric water heater consumes over 40% of their electric. By installing a solar water heater, you can cut this cost anywhere from 30-40% monthly.

If you have a $300 electric bill, that's savings of $90-$120 EACH MONTH!

Installing CFL light bulbs and energy efficient appliances are also a big step to reducing the cost on your electric bill. Why waste your money?

PACIFIC ENERGY ON THE KHON 2 NEWS

Renewable Energy is getting prime time TV coverage. Pacific Energy has just made their 3rd appearance on the news supporting solar and a good cause.

SWAN SONG FOR $1,000 INSTANT REBATE? HAWAII ENERGY CUTTING BACK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Starting the first day of February 2010, Hawaii Energy is decreasing their $1,000 instant rebate down to just $750. What does this mean to the consumer? It means they lose out on extra money if they haven't signed up for their system by January 31 and installed it by February 28. If you're thinking about solar don't wait and let it affect you!

SOLAR PV FROM CHINA - AT WHAT COST?

The push towards a greener future is a logical one. Because this “gray” future shown in the news link below, shows what kind of future occurs when easy money and fast growth policies are allowed to run rampant.

China is building PV panel producing plants very fast, many in the last few years. They have lower costs of production, less environmental laws, and less watchdogs for quality of production process. Time will tell whether all of these are good things.

Check out these Amazingly Disturbing Pictures from China