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    Business ProfileforAlternate Energy, Inc.

    Solar Energy Equipment Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 10/20/2010

    Years in Business: 30

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Alternate Energy Inc. offers water heater, photovoltaic system and Mitsubishi ductless-split air conditioning sales and installation services.

    Products & Services

    Solar Energy Equipment Systems Dealers, photovoltaic systems, HVAC systems, solar water systems, solar attic fans

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    96-1276 Waihona St Ste 114, Pearl City, HI 96782-1972
    BBB File Opened:
    8/3/1993
    Years in Business:
    30
    Business Started:
    8/19/1993
    Business Incorporated:
    1/28/2000
    Accredited Since:
    10/20/2010
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    T:
    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    W:
    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Th:
    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    F:
    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Sa:
    Closed
    Su:
    Closed
    Business Management
    • Mr. Bruce E. Ekimura, President, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Bruce E. Ekimura, President, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Bruce E. Ekimura, President, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (808) 847-7594
      Primary Fax
    • (808) 871-9418
      Other Fax

    Customer Complaints

    8 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/23/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    They came out back in August because they called to say there was a recall on an inverter and they could replace it. I had to pay a $150 service fee for it though. The previous week, we had a flood in the bathroom so there were industrial size fans running for a week 24/7. When viewing our electric bill, it spiked over $300 and thought that was the issue. The next bill came and it was just as high. When we checked the enphase monitoring system we realized our system wasnt producing any power. I immediately called the office and they kept arguing the system was on after we continuously argued it wasnt. The light on the box wasnt on but their system registering back to them said it was. Finally, they agreed to having someone come out but to only charge me another $150 service call! The system is finally up and working but were seeking reimbursement of some kind as I forwarded all of our HECO bills. Our system was working perfectly fine until their technicians came and touched something without confirming it was properly working. I was told 12/5 by ***** her supervisor was looking into the matter and have not received a single reply to my multiple attempts to reach her or her supervisor ****. It appears theyre screening my calls and no one is attempting to get back to us.
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    Customer Reviews

    3 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Bonnie L

    1 star

    01/11/2024

    Alternate Energy reroofed my house and installed solar panels and a tesla battery. Unfortunately they did not do as I asked, requests which were very specific, even pointing out the areas during the initial walk through of the house. My goal was to be able to power the house, in particular the downstairs area that served as the room for disabled members of the family and for future electric vehicle charging. The later two were ignored. When a stack of papers to sign is presented to you, then briefly and unclearly presented, you are required to sign and initial pages of stipulations. Only later at "completion" did I find out from the electrician that I would need to install more panels, another battery and charging an EV would be complicated. It's been 2 months since I requested a quote to "resolve" the issues and have heard nothing from them. In addition to that, my windows and neighbor's driveway were splattered with grime from the power washing and with the white silicone coating for the roofing. They did return to clean the silicone off the windows, though the grime is still everywhere. I'm sorely disappointed with their lack of communication skills and their customer service.

    Alternate Energy, Inc. Response

    01/17/2024

    We advised ******************* several times that we would get her a quote in January due to complicated situations on her system.  We even waived one of her two NSF charges for the good of service. We are trying our best to keep cost down and work with her on her situation.  We will be contacted her with a quote to resolve this.

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