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On May 6, 2025, a quiet but powerful message came from our island: Maui is done being misled. In support of the state’s anticipated lawsuit against legacy oil companies, accused of decades of deception about fossil fuels, our region stood firm, even as the federal government tried to block it. While others argue politics, our region responds with purpose. The 2023 wildfires were a turning point. Now, residents are looking for solutions that reflect who we are. As a local Maui solar installer , we see it daily—families taking back control, not just from polluters, but by choosing the sun and living with aloha. It’s About Accountability—Not Arguments When the state planned to file a lawsuit against legacy oil companies in early May, our region didn’t hesitate to support it. The complaint accuses oil companies of deliberately misleading the public for decades, hiding the damage fossil fuels would cause. But just before the lawsuit was even filed, the federal government tried to block it, ...

Have you ever looked at the mountains after a good rain and just felt something? That connection is deep, rooted, and unshakable. It’s the same feeling behind why we talk about clean energy and mālama ʻāina. Solar power in Maui might sound like tech stuff, but when you zoom out, it’s all tied to how we live, how we care, and what we leave behind. Now, with this new green fee law , tourists are being asked to give back to the land they visit. But over here, the question is: what are we giving, as the people who call this place home? This blog is for us, the aunties, uncles, cousins, and neighbors who are willing to make things better, one choice at a time. When the Land Gives, You Give Back The green fee, soon to be collected from every tourist who visits our island, isn’t just another fee. It’s a recognition. A recognition that this land gives so much, and it needs something in return. This money will go straight into protecting reefs, restoring forests, and keeping sacred places inta...

You’ve noticed it, rains are coming heavier, trades are feeling weaker, and the dry spells are stretching longer than they used to. Chances are, even your Tūtū talks about how different the skies feel now. And it’s not just in your head. According to new research from UH Mānoa, a shifting Pacific climate pattern is bringing real changes to how, when, and where the rain falls on our islands. That matters. Especially here, where we depend on every drop. And as uncertainty grows, more of us are turning to solar panel installations on Maui as a way to stay rooted and ready. The Weather’s Changing And It’s Not Just El Niño For years, most of us on the Valley Isle have blamed unusual weather on El Niño. But a new study from UH Mānoa reveals there’s another player in the mix, the Pacific Meridional Mode (PMM). When the PMM goes “positive,” we get intense rain during springtime, like back in 2018, when flooding hit areas we hadn’t seen flooded in years. When it turns “negative,” the dry spells...

We’ve always known our Valley Isle is more than a destination — it’s home, it’s soul, it’s connection. But ever since the fires in 2023, something’s shifted. Many of us carry a heavy feeling now, a quiet, aching anxiety about the climate.  We hear it in conversations at the farmer’s market, feel it during dry, windy days. That anxiety is real. And one way more of us are choosing to respond? Installing solar panels in Maui —to find peace, protect what matters, and live with more intention. When Fires Burn, Fear Stays Behind A national Yale survey showed that 76% of island residents were concerned about global warming in 2024, a 6 percentage-point rise since 2022. That was the highest in the state — 7% more than the average across all five Hawai‘i counties. Over the last ten years, concern in Maui has risen by 10%. We’re not surprised. We live here, too. We’ve watched the sky turn orange. We’ve heard stories of evacuations, felt the unease every time the wind picks up. This fear does...

When talks about sustainability, environmental resilience, community self-reliance, ʻāina protection, and green infrastructure gain ground, our Valley Isle is never far behind. Whether it be through government push or local action, we, the islanders, are all in for crafting a better future for our ‘ohana today and for our keiki’ tomorrow. And that can be accomplished in numerous ways, such as by protecting the island’s green living heritage and tuning into nature’s gifts to keep our homes and hearts alight — including embracing clean energy solutions like Solar Panels Maui offers. Collaboration Gathers Strength Recently, the County of Maui Department of Management welcomed the voices of the community on its upcoming Urban Forest Management Plan . Intending to mitigate climate change, foster sustainable urban planning, and promote community health and well-being, this remarkable initiative honors our shared kuleana to the island.  Underlying this Pūʻulu (group) effort is the wholeh...

Hurricane watches. Power outages. Rising costs. For island homeowners in 2025, peace of mind does not come from waiting - it comes through planning. That is where the new wave of adoption of solar power in Maui is coming from - something deeper than savings: resilience. The Shift: From Financial Savings to Self-Reliance A few years ago, most people went solar for one main reason: to save money! But something changed - the longer outages, the anxiety rising with storm warnings, the cost of living continuing to rise. And suddenly, the story switched from money to everyday life. Today on the island, going solar is about making sure your kids can finish their homework when the lights go out, keeping the fridge running so that you don’t have to run out to buy ice, and getting a good night's sleep without worrying about the sound of a generator. How Families Are Adapting: Not Held Hostage by the Grid Some homes are still waiting for HECO to repair their power when it goes out. Others? T...