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Condo Unit Owners Can Benefit from Green Energy Initiatives

A series of bills were created in 2024 largely aimed at providing modest financial relief to condominium communities and owners. Included is a way for condo owners to save some green through renewable energy. Background According to 2022 U.S. Census data, total condominium units in the state of Hawaii aggregate over 200,000, providing approximately 36% of all housing units in Hawaii. However, unlike owners of single-family dwellings, condo owners do not own their rooftops, and up until now, have [...]

2024-11-20T12:53:07-10:00Community, LC Featured, Learning Center, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized|
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Get to Know the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

The Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority serves as Hawaiʻi’s Green Bank. Green banks are entities that address market gaps to speed up the transition to clean energy and combat climate change. As of January 2023, there are 22 green banks across the U.S., with more in the pipeline. These banks exist worldwide and can be government, quasi-government, or nonprofit organizations. The HGIA operates as part of the state government. Condo Associations may be interested in HGIA favorable capital improv [...]

2024-11-20T12:55:34-10:00Financial, LC Featured, Learning Center, Renewable Energy|
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2024 Hawaii Legislative Recap

A series of bills that lawmakers say will benefit condominium owners, associations, and residents in Hawaii were signed into law in May. Governor Josh Green and state legislators say the measures take a “significant step toward addressing the housing challenges in Hawaii”, by streamlining processes, enhancing management practices, and increasing accessibility to clean energy programs for condominium communities. However, not all measures are without controversy. Signed legislation includes: Cond [...]

2024-07-15T12:25:56-10:00HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center, Renewable Energy|
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Top Trends for HOAs in 2023

Whew! The last few years have been bumpy for homeowners, including those in HOAs. We’ve all felt the impact of record inflation. Sky-high real estate prices benefited some and stung others, while lack of inventory kept many homeowners in place. HOAs have faced rising insurance and well as other costs, while sea level rise and climate change trends are not far from our thoughts. There are a few things that will impact HOAs significantly in 2023, but not all of them are bad. Here is a rundown of t [...]

2023-01-18T14:20:03-10:00Community, Financial, HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues, Renewable Energy|
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How HOA Communities Can Conserve Water

While we want to be as environmentally responsible as possible, saving water should be a prominent issue for associations and its owners. Some areas are already facing water restrictions. Conserving water also keeps assessments manageable. Here’s how you can do your part for both reasons: Appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers consume the most water indoors, so let’s begin there in our conservation efforts. Match the water level on your washing machine to the size of your load. Avoi [...]

2022-08-20T09:35:04-10:00Financial, LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues, Renewable Energy|
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More EV Rollout for Hawaii

Hawaii is not doing too bad in efforts to move away from fossil fuels and focus on electric vehicles. Overall, Hawaii ranked 11th out of all 50 states — and the District of Columbia — for its electric vehicle policy progress, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, or ACEEE. Hawaii scored 40.5 out of a possible 100 points in a scoring system for the rollout of EVs spanning areas like planning and goals, incentives for deployment, and transportation syst [...]

2021-03-18T10:56:01-10:00LC Featured, Learning Center, Lifestyle, Renewable Energy|
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Sunny Skies and Green Energy in Hawaii

Solar photovoltaic permits are up 40% statewide for the first six months of this year compared to 2019, according to data compiled by Marco Mangelsdorf, president of ProVision Solar in Hilo. Across the state, there were 3,028 PV permits issued over the first half of 2020 compared to 2,161 last year. This includes huge growth for Maui County. One reason? Federal tax credits are scheduled to decrease from 26% this year to 22% in 2021. Industry professionals predict the second half of 2020 should c [...]

2020-07-11T22:18:33-10:00Community, LC Featured, Learning Center, Lifestyle, Maintenance Issues, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized|
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Clean Energy Goals Leap Forward with Island Solar Projects

The demigod Maui lassoed the sun to make our days last longer. Hawaiian Electric Company also seeks to capture our abundant sunshine in it's largest quest yet for renewable energy projects. On May 11, 2020, HECO announced sixteen solar-plus-storage or standalone storage projects on three islands have been selected in the latest phase of Hawaiian Electric’s transition to using 100 percent renewable energy to generate electricity by 2045. The projects, selected after a competitive evaluation that [...]

2020-05-18T16:34:53-10:00LC Featured, Learning Center, Renewable Energy|
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6 Tips to Go Green

200 years ago there were less than one billion people on earth. If it seems like things have gotten a bit more crowded, it's because there are now over 7 billion of us humans taking up space and using precious resources. Condo and Homeowner Associations can do their part to protect the earth by implementing green practices and making more  eco-friendly choices. Here are six suggestions a "green" HOA or condo association can implement, from our friends at Evercondo: 1. Use Paperless Communicati [...]

2018-09-25T20:00:31-10:00Community, HOA Rules and Regs, Maintenance Issues, Renewable Energy|
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Solar Energy Credit Pass-Thru to Unit Owners

Maui County has the highest electrical rates in the nation. Currently, that rate averages $0.38/kwh for homeowner associations. Hawaii as a whole has more photovoltaic (PV) panels installed per capita than any other state in the nation. So, it makes a great deal of sense for associations to start the discussion on whether installing solar photovoltaic (“PV”) systems make sense. Can Unit Owners in a Homeowner Association Take Advantage of the Federal and State Solar Energy Tax Credits? The a [...]

2017-10-17T13:39:56-10:00Renewable Energy|
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