Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Believe it or not, we are already at cross over this week.  That means that all bills that have passed through their last committee must be voted on in their respective houses by Tues (or Thurs for amended bills) in order to cross over to the other house on Friday.  Then, next week, it starts all over again.   

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Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Although HSEA does not usually endorse individual candidates, I want to bring to your attention a race that is getting going in Kailua.  Representative Thielen has always been a strong supporter of renewables--especially roof top solar, and you can always count on her to ask the hard questions at hearings.  She's also the vice-chair of the Energy and Environmental Protection Committee in the House, which is the first stop for any energy bill.   

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Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014

The utility has informed us that they are getting ready to take action on PV systems that have been installed and energized without permission (aka Rogue systems).   The likely action will be either that the utility installs a digital meter on the property, or the utility locks out the system. If your company has any systems out that should not be energized, you have this last chance to bring them into compliance.   

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Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Does your company market battery based PV systems?  If so, HSEA is asking members to submit line drawings of systems to include in our technical advisory group on rule 14H.  The group is under a tight deadline, so please submit any applicable line drawings ASAP (by the end of this week to be involved in discussions from the beginning) directly to Leslie or the HSEA info email address.   

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Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014

On Wednesday, February 26, HECO sent out an email to solar contractors detailing their new plan on dealing with Transient Over-Voltage (TOV) and what is required for new NEM system inverters.  They are also raising the circuit penetration threshold up to 120%, which will be updated on the HECO Locational Value Maps website within a few weeks. 

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Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014

Members, if you're having trouble logging into the Members Section to view updates or print your HSEA membership certificate, click on the "Member Sign-In" at the very top right area of the main page, then the "Forgot Password?" link below the login fields, and a new password will be emailed to you. 

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Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014 A new legislative update has been posted to the Legislative Affairs section!  Members, please log in to view it.

Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014

The Board of Electricians and Plumbers has released updated scope language for PV panel installation.  Members, please view the full release in the Member's Section.   

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Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 A new legislative update has been posted to the Legislative Affairs section!  Members, please log in to view it.

Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2014

Who:    Current & Prospective HSEA Members 

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