October 17, 2010: Ready to make your home Greener with solar power? Take these steps to ensure it's done right.
October is National Energy Awareness Month, and people nationwide are doing things to make their homes more energy efficient. Installing photovoltaic (PV) panels is one important step homeowners can take to lower energy costs, reduce their impact on the environment, and help create a sustainable energy future for Hawaii.
September 12, 2010: Safety first at American Electric
Many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their energy systems these days. We want our houses to be more efficient, eco-friendly and cost-effective. Adding photovoltaic panels [PV] that turn sunlight into electricity is one smart way to do it. But before going solar, homeowners should consider a thorough inspection of their electrical wiring.
December 29, 2009: American Electric Gives Lucky Winner Free Electricity for 2010
Honolulu, HI – At the 45th Annual Food & New Products Expo in October, Jean M. Rasor, 65, stopped by the American Electric booth and dropped his name into the drawing for free electricity for a year. Yesterday, American Electric Chairman Bob Dewitz wrote out a check to Rasor in the amount of $2,400 to help pay for his electricity costs for all of 2010.
October 8, 2009: American Electric Provides Free Electrical Service to Nonprofit Facility
Honolulu, HI – In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week (October 5th-10th), American Electric's Residential Services Division has given a free electrical inspection as the company's community service to a local nonprofit facility to reduce the risk of electrical fire. According to the U.S. Fire Administration's web site, "Most electrical fires result from problems with 'fixed wiring' such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. In urban areas, faulty wiring accounts for 33% of residential electrical fires." American Electric's Residential Services Division also plans to donate the necessary repairs on the minor problems that they found during their inspection.
August 31, 2009: American Electric to Offer Residential Services
Honolulu, HI –American Electric Company, LLC, Hawaii's largest, locally owned electrical contractor, is rolling out the first of a wide range of electrical services to Hawaii homes through its new Residential Services Division.
June 11, 2009: Bob Dewitz appointed to Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI – Bob Dewitz, Owner and CEO of Hawaii Select Investments and Chairman of the Board of American Electric, LLC, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH).
June 1, 2009: American Electric Moves to Better Serve Maui
In an effort to better serve Maui, American Electric Company, LLC, Hawaii’s largest, locally-owned electrical contractor, has recently moved into its own newly constructed building located at 360 East Uahi Way in Wailuku.
April 27, 2009: American Electric Sets Up Shop on Kauai
Lihue, HI – American Electric Company, LLC, Hawaii’s largest, locally owned electrical contractors, is officially operating out of its newest location on Kauai. The company recently moved into an office space located at 3061 Aukele Street, Suite 201 in Lihue.
