Juice-conserving tech is fun but basic steps save money

By Mike Meyer

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Apr 03, 2012

~~<p>The growth of Hawaii's alternative energy sector over the last few years has been nothing short of spectacular. According to Naomi Hazelton-Giambrone of Pacific Edge Magazine, which sponsors a monthly green drinks gathering of alternative energy professionals, the interest in the subject "has not waned since we started the program four years ago."</p>
<p>Although the get-together features the latest green technology, she says that rather than focusing on the latest gadget or solar panel, a house or business owner should start by looking at energy conservation as a first step in saving money.</p>
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The growth of Hawaii's alternative energy sector over the last few years has been nothing short of spectacular. According to Naomi Hazelton-Giambrone of Pacific Edge Magazine, which sponsors a monthly green drinks gathering of alternative energy professionals, the interest in the subject "has not waned since we started the program four years ago."

Although the get-together features the latest green technology, she says that rather than focusing on the latest gadget or solar panel, a house or business owner should start by looking at energy conservation as a first step in saving money. Login for more...