One of the most requested features in many new home construction projects is the inclusion of alternative energy. Wind, water, solar and other forms of generating power can be used alone or in combination to provide some or most of a home’s electricity needs. Maui, as well as all of Hawaii, has plenty of renewable power sources, including: Solar Wind Water (ocean energy) Geothermal Biomass Waste to energy Battery storage Over time, renewable energy is an option that can save thousands in energy cost over the lifetime of ownership. These options can be incorporated into new construction or into a remodeling project. Coal, petroleum, and other energy forms are expensive on all of the Islands because they have to be imported. Increasing alternative and … [Read more...] about Alternative Energy Creation and Architecture in Maui