#ENERGY STAR

Originally set to close on Sept. 29, 2023, Hawaiʻi Energy will continue to accept applications on a first come, first served basis, until funds are exhausted. Nonprofits, small businesses, and restaurants that are pursuing energy efficiency projects may apply for a grant of up to $6,000, which may cover up to 100% of eligible project costs. 

Hawaiʻi Energy is seeking applicants for its 2022-2023 EmPOWER Grant program, which is designed specifically for nonprofits, small businesses and restaurants that are pursuing energy efficiency projects at their facilities.

Hawaiʻi Energy has launched new rebates for residents who are investing in energy-efficient equipment and installations.

During Hawaiʻi Energy’s Free Bulb Swap promotion, Hawai‘i residents can trade old, inefficient bulbs for LED lighting at participating HouseMart Ace Hardware stores on Maui, O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.

For Hawaiʻi residents hoping to lower their energy bills this summer, Hawaiʻi Energy has released its complete list of 2021 residential rebates for individuals looking to invest in energy-efficient cooling equipment and installations, including air conditioning, whole house fans, pool pumps and more.

Maui sees some the highest energy bills in the state. In addition to helping educate Maui residents on how to become more energy-efficient, Hawai‘i Energy…

177 refrigerators will be delivered as part of a program where Molokaʻi families are trading in their older refrigerators for new, energy saving models.

Moloka‘i residents have the opportunity to become more energy-efficient by trading in their old appliances in exchange for new ENERGY STAR models.

By recycling a refrigerator or freezer, residents on O‘ahu can save approximately $283 annually on their energy costs based on an average of 33 cents per kilowatt hour. Refrigerators and freezers built prior to 1993 can be two to three times more expensive to operate than new ENERGY STAR® models.

The US Environmental Protection Agency announced recently that Energy Star-certified clothes dryers are now available through major retailers at prices comparable to standard dryers.

A trade up promotion for energy efficient air conditioning comes as Maui faced three consecutive days of high temperatures this week, including a record breaking 95 degree temperature on Saturday.

The Verizon Wireless Communications Store in Kahului is one of 41 Verizon Wireless retail stores nationwide to recently receive the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council.