Pulling Together for Hawaii's Future

Welcome to the new Hawaii Energy Efficiency Program transition website. This is where you can find the latest information concerning the July 1, 2009 transition of the utility rebate programs to the new and expanded Hawaii Energy, Efficiency Programs operated under contract by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC) and paid for by electric utility ratepayer fees.

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The Hawaii Energy, Efficiency Programs team is now in place, processing rebate applications, responding to inquiries and planning exciting new measures to augment the existing rebate program. These new measures will be designed to improve the cost-effectiveness of the rebate incentives offered as well as to promote increased emphasis of personal energy awareness and sustainable energy behaviors as a critical part of Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI).

ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates

A cool and energy efficient home is possible through a the residential rebate program offered by Hawaii Energy that awards rebates of $40 - $110 to Oahu home owners for the purchase of ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances, including ceiling fans, clothes washers, dish washers, refrigerators and room air conditioners. We are hoping to roll out the Hawaii Energy's Energy Solutions for the Home, ENERGY STAR appliance rebate program early in 2010 for the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui and Molokai, but do not have a target date as of yet.

By installing appliances that carry the ENERGY STAR label, an average family can save nearly $80 a year on energy costs depending on the items and their usage. The cost of energy efficient appliances is typically higher than standard models, but the Hawaii Energy rebates will help home owners offset the initial up front costs and the money saved on electric utility bills help to make up for the rest.

ENERGY STAR labeled appliances are available at most major retailers. The Hawaii Energy rebates for qualified ENERGY STAR appliances listed here:

Rebate Amount	Appliance
$40	Ceiling Fan
$50	Clothes Washer
$50	Dishwasher
$50	Refrigerator
$75	Window Air Conditioner
$110	Ductless Split Air Conditioner

 

Also, customers with residential central air conditioning can earn a $50 rebate to have their A/C unit professionally serviced by a Hawaii Energy registered C52 contractor so that the unit performs more efficiently. A properly maintained central air conditioning unit can save up to 20% on cooling costs.

To qualify for these Hawaii Energy rebates it is recommended that residential home owners shop around and check the energystar.gov website to be sure the brand and model they plan to purchase is listed.

Continuous Website Improvement

Over the next few weeks, our website will be morphing into an interactive energy center, complete with the latest in energy information affecting Hawaii, including available efficiency incentives, paperless on-line rebate applications, smart efficiency measures you can employ, energy use comparisons with your peer groups, energy efficiency event announcements, useful energy facts and much more. Check back with us regularly, as we will be adding frequent updates and expanding the services provided.       

If you have questions that are not answered in this website, see our contact information and let us know.

We appreciate your continued support of energy efficiency in Hawaii and we welcome your ideas and feedback.