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Hi! Welcome to Hi5 For Sustainability! We're so happy that you've found us. This blog is a class project for Dr. Catherine Becker's Sustainability, Communication & Culture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. We have split the blog into 4 different sections, Living & Buying Local, Gardening & Agriculture, Solar Energy and Reduction in Plastic Usage. The students contributing to this blog are, Jamilia Epping, David Rose, Nathan Smith and Todd Villanueva! Feel free to leave comments, send us an email (COM344.Hi5@gmail.com)or leave feedback on our Facebook Page: Hi5 For Sustainability

Friday, November 11, 2011

Harness Energy From the Sun!

Hello my eco-friendly friends! I'm back to share more information about how we all can take advantage of solar energy to protect and heal our planet. Let's just quickly recap the things I have said before about why it makes sense to use solar energy:

1. Reduce your electric bill-- you can save on average $50,000 over 30 years!
2. Receive 65% in tax credits-- you can write off your investment with state and federal rebates
3. Increase the value of your home-- solar panels are a great investment for the present and the future
4. Save the 'aina!-- make a difference for generations to come!

I also wanted to provide a few links to local companies to contact for those looking to get started:

http://www.bbb.org/hawaii/accredited-business-directory/solar-energy-products-service-and-repair
http://www.sunenergyhi.com/
http://hawaii.uscity.net/Solar_Energy/

The company I used to work for is very small and isn't listed on here, but they are great too. It's called Roger's Solar, LLC. Roger Nite is the owner and is personally involved in every solar installation. The crew is great and professional.

Check out this short video too, it's a personally story of how solar energy is affecting one man's home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ccwecMVgq0&feature=related

Thanks again for reading our blog!

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