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    Business ProfileforHawaii Energy Connection LLC

    Solar Energy Contractors
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.2/5stars

    Average of 5 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    21 complaints closed in last 3 years

    12 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 8/13/2009

    Years in Business: 17

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Hawaii Energy Connection LLC offers solar energy services.

     

    Products & Services

    Hawaii Energy Connection and National Energy Connection offers Solar integration, KumuKit™ PV systems, and Powerblocks™ energy storage system.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    99-1350 Koaha Pl Ste B, Aiea, HI 96701-5638
    BBB File Opened:
    4/24/2009
    Years in Business:
    17
    Business Started:
    2/27/2007
    Business Started Locally:
    2/27/2007
    Business Incorporated:
    2/27/2007
    Accredited Since:
    8/13/2009
    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:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Number of Employees:
    40
    Alternate Business Name
    • KumuKit
    Business Management
    • Mr. Christopher Robert DeBone, Member
    • Mr. Steven Godmere, Member
    • Mr. Kyle Funasaki, Marketing Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Christopher Robert DeBone, Member
    • Mr. Steven Godmere, Member

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Kyle Funasaki, Marketing Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Customer Complaints

    21 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    02/26/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    In December 2023 I contacted Hawaii Energy Connection to repair my solar hot water system. I was told the system will be covered by the warranty But they are extremely busy with year end installations and they will be contacting me as soon as the schedule permits. No call back.In January I called again and was told that they are busy with inventory and would be in touch with me. again No call Back So far in February 2 calls first one was that they will check on part availability and get back to me and as always no response. Second call is the same they will check on materials and they will get back to me. This was today But I expect more of the same.I am just looking to get my solar hot water system working Again and have Hawaii Energy system live up to their promises.
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    Customer Reviews

    5 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Gerika K

    1 star

    02/28/2024

    In the beginning, KumuKit was so responsive and prompt in scheduling quotes, receiving payments, sending over contracts, and making appointment for installation. However, things changed when we began to experience issues. Our salesman would buck it over to others. He would give numbers to call to set an appointment for troubleshooting. It was often blamed for brand of battery rather than being solution oriented. We would hear, "generac is experiencing issues" or some pv panels need troubleshooting or reset. One field guy has been the only helpful worker from Kumukit. He has helped to keep track on how our system is working. He is prompt in putting in work orders to replace parts. He even recommended to KumuKit that a battery replacement would be best. We installed our system in late 2020 and the field worker has been replacing parts and troubleshooting over a 5 times in one year for the past 2 years. KumuKit's top service is only top notch in sales because it is a marketing scheme. They want to reel you in for installation and then is no longer helpful. We have 2 generac batteries and 27 panels yet our bill is consistently over $300 and even on some months it was over $700. I would never recommend this company! WHAT A SHAME!

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