Big Island businesses bring electric sticker shock relief to Kauai

Big Island businesses bring electric sticker shock relief to Kauai
By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

(Ken Hupp-KPUA) A Kauai business owner has turned to a Big Island sun-based system for relief from high electricity rates.
The King Auto Center in Lihue has received permission from the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative to energize its new 25-kilowatt solar electric system.


The new system will fulfill a portion of the dealership’s demand for electricity, allowing it to purchase less power and actually sell any surplus electricity to the utility.

"I can't believe I'll actually be looking forward to my next few power bills!" quipped owner Charlie King. "We want to do our part to support forms of clean, alternative energy. With our high electric rates, this kind of investment pays for itself in a relatively short amount of time," said King.

The system was sold and engineered by ProVision Technologies, Inc. of Hilo, with the installation provided by Island Energy Solutions, Inc. of Kailua.

"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this project. There has been a high level of cooperation between King Auto, Island Energy, KIUC, and ProVision," said Douglas Bath, Vice President of ProVision Technologies. "I expect many more solar electric commercial applications due to supportive new incentives recently adopted by the state legislature."

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