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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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Whole House Fan Demonstration at Good Life Expo & Senior Fair– 9/24-9/26

Island Cooling will be exhibiting the energy efficient Whole House Fan at the Good Life Expo and Senior Fair, to take place Friday September 24 through Sunday 26.   Attendees can see exhibits on Travel, Health and many other themes.  Admission is free so come on down and see the Whole House Fan in Action! Island Cooling’s Whole House Fan is an energy efficient
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Island Cooling at Hawaii Woman Expo–2 for 1 Coupon

Island Cooling will be demonstrating the Whole House Fan and Solar Guard Reflective Insulation during  the upcoming Hawaii Woman Expo, September 10-12 at the Neal S Blaisdell Convention Center.  Print the coupon below for a 2 for 1 discount.


Island Cooling featured on KHON2 Morning Show

Ivan Whitworth from Island Cooling was featured on the August 12 edition of the KHON2 Morning Show to promote the New Hawaiian Home and Hawaii Building Industry Association’s (BIA) Remodel it Right Show.   Ivan and Karen Nakamura, CEO of the BIA spoke about efforts to promote technologies and home features that contribute to a sustainable home specifically designed to take into account Hawaii’s
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Island Cooling selected to participate in the New Hawaiian Home

Island Cooling participated in the New Hawaiian Home hosted by the Hawaii Building Industry Association.  Architect Daniel Sandomire created the concept to ” use a real life project to demonstrate and showcase how the six major areas of true sustainable buildings are implemented into a home for a real family.” Island Cooling’s Whole House fan is an energy efficient way to cool the home
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Solar Guard helps Model Home Stay Cool

Hawaii Home + Remodeling features a story in their July issue on a  Kailua home remodeled by Barker Kapelle Construction.       “The addition of SolarGuard radiant barriers in between the rafters, from Island Cooling, makes the home cooler, more comfortable and more energy-efficient.”  Brett Kappelle chose Solar Guard for this project for its superior ability to prevent radiant heat (solar heat) build up
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