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Island Cooling Brings the Breeze to the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

From Hawaii Kai to Makakilo, Hawaii’s homeowners are discovering the effectiveness of using a Whole House Fan to draw hot air out of a home and making living space comfortable. Island Cooling, Hawaii’s Whole House Fan and natural cooling company, will be demonstrating Whole House Fans at the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, June 10-12, 2011. Homeowners will see the versatile new Quiet Cool
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Take the Hawaii Clean Energy Pledge-Enter to Win a Whole House Fan

Island Cooling, Hawaii’s number one distributor of Whole House Fans, is partnering with the educational web site Hawaii Clean Energy Pledge to encourage simple steps for saving energy. During the month of May, one lucky energy pledger will receive a Whole House Fan for their home worth $1200! Visitors to the site can take a short pledge committing them to conservation in use of
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Island Cooling in the News: KHNL, KGU, Olelo

February was a busy month for Island Cooling as both Ivan and Al Whitworth were regular guests on TV & Radio.  To start the month out, KGMB featured the New Hawaiian Home and mentioned the Whole House Fan that Island Cooling is supplying as an energy efficient feature. Meanwhile, Ivan Whitworth’s work with Ed Wagner’s Green home was featured on KHNL’s 2 PM Eco
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Small Fans Provide Big Savings to Hawaii Homeowners

Kaneohe, Hawaii –Island Cooling is excited to announce the addition of the Quiet Cool™ energy-efficient Whole House Fan. “Quiet Cool’s whole house fans are a great way to use Hawaii’s naturally cool air for home cooling needs,” said Al Whitworth of Island Cooling.   “These fans are quiet and very energy efficient, they cost only pennies per hour to run. –Plus, the smaller size is
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Save Money By “Going Green” –East Oahu Sun

Island Cooling was mentioned in the January 6, 2011 edition of the East Oahu Sun.    The Whole House Fan was a featured energy efficient technology at the “Going Green” seminar in Hawaii Kai on January 13 and Al Whitworth spoke on the how going green can lead to a healthier happier home.


Island Cooling Participates in Going Green Seminar Hawaii Kai January 13

Save the planet, the neighborhood and even some money off of your electric bill in 2011! The experts at Going Green Hawaii have announced an educational seminar on Thursday January 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Hawaii Kai Retirement Facility, 428 Kawaihae Street. The event is open to homeowners in the Hawaii Kai and Aina Haina neighborhoods. Speakers will give examples of
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Whole House Fan Demonstration at Building Industry Show Jan 28-30

Island Cooling will be demonstrating the energy efficient Whole House Fan at the BIA show, held at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Friday, January 28 through Sunday the 30th.   Attendees of Hawaii’s leading home building & remodeling resource will have the opportunity to meet licensed contractors, and attend educational seminars relating to home building and remodeling! Come on down and see the Whole
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Hawaii Energy announces Rebates for Whole House Fans

Ray Starling, Program Manager of Hawaii Energy, announced that rebates would be offered for Whole House Fans.  Mr. Starling made the surprise announcement while a guest on SolarGuy Radio 1080 AM, during the morning program hosted by SolarGuy Jeff Davis. Saturday’s program was on the theme of energy conservation and taking steps to meet Hawaii’s goal of becoming 70% more energy efficient by 2030.
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Whole House Fan Demonstration October 15 through 17 at the Food & New Product Show

Island Cooling will be showing  the energy efficient Whole House Fan at the Food and New Products Fair, taking place at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Friday, October 15 through Sunday 17.   Attendees to  Hawaii’s most exciting show can see taste food from around the world and see exhibits on new products on the themes of  Travel, Health and many others.  Come on
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Mililani House Cooling Party

Island Cooling was honored to participate in Hawaii’s first House Cooling Party at Ed Wagner’s home in Mililani.  Invited guests included leaders from the City & State.  Host Ed Grogan showcased the energy efficient  improvements done to the house including the use of a magnetic induction stove for cooking, windows designed to capture maximum amounts of trade winds, reflective paint and the Whole House
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