Energy Resilience and Sustainability: A Note from Shaun Lopez, co-founder of Maui Energy Advisors Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Energy Independence In a world where faith in The System often competes with fear of its failure, it’s crucial to have a plan—and to be self-reliant. Self-reliance means being able to depend on your own system of survival.… Read More »Energy Resilience and Sustainability
How Do Utility Credits Work? The credit system used by utility companies across the Hawaiian Islands is a common source of confusion for customers producing and using solar energy. In this post, we will explain how these credits work for past and current energy programs. Net Energy Metering (NEM) If you are a customer enrolled… Read More »How Do Utility Credits Work?
A Case Study by Shaun Lopez, Co-Founder of Maui Energy Advisors Off-grid living is more than just a lifestyle—it’s an inspiring demonstration of how renewable energy technology can provide independence, sustainability, and modern comforts, even in the most remote locations. I visited my friend Rama’s off-grid home, a single-family residence powered entirely by solar energy,… Read More »Living the Dream Through Off-Grid Solar Innovation