Loomis-ISC - Honolulu, Hawai'i

Man behind Enactment of Nation’s First Solar Bill is also Loomis-ISC VP for Public Affairs

During the Legislative session, Loomis-ISC VP for Public Affairs, Gary Hooser is also the Senate Majority Leader for the state of Hawaii. In that capacity, Senator Hooser introduced a bill that would require all new, single-family homes built after Jan. 1, 2010, to be equipped with solar or other energy-efficient water heaters. The bill, recently enacted into law, will make Hawaii the first state in the nation to require energy-efficient systems in new homes.

“Estimates show that with this law, our oil consumption will be cut by 30,000 barrels during the first year alone,” said Hooser.

In addition to the impact on oil consumption, this move will prevent over 10,000 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere, each year.

In the same spirit of walking more lightly on the earth, Loomis-ISC has just offered everyone on the team a company-paid monthly bus pass. In addition to the relief from gas prices, staff members say they feel good about doing something earth-friendly by choosing The Bus over the car.

Sponsoring bus passes for employees is reflective of the company’s commitment to conduct business in ways that promote island values and serve the community interest. This is also why members of Loomis-ISC have joined Kanu Hawaii, a nonprofit of highly committed young professionals who believe they can help build a brighter future by encouraging personal commitments that are quantifiable in their impact on the community. To learn more or to make commitments of your own, please visit www.KanuHawaii.org.