Hawaii Energy Connection LLC

Hawaii Energy Connection LLC is a locally owned and managed solar energy contractor based in Aiea, Hawaii. Established in 2007, the company has grown to become one of the state’s leading providers of residential and commercial photovoltaic solutions. Nationally recognized for its innovation—ranked 16th in the nation’s energy sector by Inc. Magazine in 2012—the firm offers turn-key solar integration services that include system design, engineering, installation, permitting, financing options such as PPAs or FITs, component procurement, logistics management, monitoring training, technical support and ongoing maintenance.
Their proprietary KumuKit™ PV systems are tailored for Hawaii’s unique environment while their Powerblocks™ energy storage solutions help customers maximize self-consumption of renewable power. Hawaii Energy Connection serves homeowners as well as businesses of all sizes—including non-profits—and has built a reputation for customer-focused service with an emphasis on safety and attention to detail. Their team manages every aspect from initial consultation through post-installation support to ensure maximum value from each project while helping clients reduce both costs and carbon footprint.
The company was co-founded by Steve Godmere and Chris DeBone—both still active managing partners—and employs around 40 staff members. HEC is also known for its involvement with industry groups advancing distributed energy resources across Hawaii.