Get $$$ Back for Energy Saving Appliances
Hawaiian Electric Company offers incentives for their residential customers through their Energy$olutions program. Rebates are available for a variety of appliances, room air conditioners and the servicing of central air conditioners. Incentives range from $40 to $75.  Appliances must be installed in Oahu and participants must apply for rebate within six months of purchasing the appliance. The incentive is limited to one of each appliance with the exception of ceiling fans and air conditioners, of which participants can claim rebates for up to five purchases. To find out more, contact:  Customer Service, Hawaiian Electric Company, PO Box 3920, Honolulu, HI 96812; 808-947-6937; http://www.heco.com/portal/site/heco/menuitem.508576f78baa14340b4c0610c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=a2670c0ed85b2110VgnVCM1000005c011bacRCRD&vgnextchannel=6558f2b154da9010VgnVCM10000053011bacRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&vgnextrefresh=1&level=0&ct=article

$1,000 to Install a Solar Water Heater
Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) provides a one-time rebate to qualifying customers who install solar water heaters.  The Residential Energy $olutions program for solar water heater rebate offers $1,000 for retrofits or systems installed on new construction in the service territory of HECO, MECO or HELCO.   A participating contractor will visit the home or business, analyze the building's hot-water usage, and provide a bid for a complete installation, including the anticipated energy savings. When a system is installed, the contractor will instantly deduct the rebate from the installed cost of the system.  Up to $1,000 incentives are available.  Customers may also qualify for the 35% Hawaii State Energy Tax Credit and the 30% federal tax credit for solar water heaters.  Contact:  Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Customer Efficiency Program, P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, HI 96840-0001; 808-947-6937; http://www.heco.com/portal/site/heco/menuitem.508576f78baa14340b4c0610c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=e3d95e658e0fc010VgnVCM1000008119fea9RCRD&vgnextfmt=default

$175 Cash Back for Energy Saving Water Heaters
As part of their Energy$olutions programs, Hawaiian Electric Company provides rebates for high-efficiency water heaters ($40 to $70 rebates) and heat pump water heaters ($175 rebates) for replacements of existing residential systems. High-efficiency water heater rebates vary based on tank size. In order to be eligible for this rebate, residents must live in their homes year round and purchase a program approved model. Interested customers can view a list of retailers selling eligible models on the program website.  Contact:  Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Customer Efficiency Program, P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, HI 96840-0001; 808-947-6937; http://www.heco.com/portal/site/heco/menuitem.20516707928314340b4c0610c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=6558f2b154da9010VgnVCM10000053011bacRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Up to $125,000 per Property for Solar Water Heating Systems
The Honolulu Solar Roofs Loan Program offers low-interest loans (0% or 2%) to income-qualified homeowners on the Island of Oahu for the installation of solar water heating systems through the City's Rehabilitation Loan Program. The loans are available for single-family homes, condominiums, and coops. The maximum loan is $80,000 for each dwelling unit for owner-occupied properties up to 4 dwelling units not to exceed $125,000 per property. For all other properties, the maximum loan amount is determined by a formula. Most solar hot water heater installations cost approximately $5,000 to $6,000. Loans will be secured by a promissory note and a mortgage on the property.  Contact:  Honolulu Solar Roofs Initiative, City and County of Honolulu, 51 Merchant St., Honolulu, HI 96813; 808-523-4207; Fax:  808-527-5546; http://www.heco.com/portal/site/heco/menuitem.508576f78baa14340b4c0610c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=b28c5e658e0fc010VgnVCM1000008119fea9RCRD&vgnextfmt=default
Application:  http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/dcs/solarloan.pdf

Money Back to Replace Your Appliances
Kauai Island Utility Coop offers revolving residential rebates for efficient appliances. Typically KIUC offers refrigerator, clothes washer and dishwasher rebates at varying times throughout the year. Rebates for one type of appliance are usually offered for two months before they are replaced by rebates for another appliance.  For exact rebate amounts, contact KIUC directly:  Kauai Island Utility Coop, Energy Wise Programs, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue, HI 96766; 808-246-8284; Fax: 808-246-8268; http://www.kiuc.coop/co-opportunities/links/res/appliancerebateprogram.htm

No-Interest Loan on New Solar Water Heating Systems
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) provides qualifying members with interest-free loans for solar water heating systems. Participants pay the loan back to the lender with 60 monthly payments (no down payment is required). KIUC pays the interest on the loan directly to the lender for the customer. Participating members also make their monthly payments directly to the lender. There is no maximum loan amount; however commercial systems are not eligible. The state of Hawaii also offers tax credits for solar water heating systems.  Contact:  Kauai Island Utility Coop, Energy Wise Programs, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue, HI 96766; 808-246-8284; Fax: 808-246-8268; http://www.kiuc.coop/co-opportunities/index.htm

$800 for Installing Energy Saving Devices
Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative's Commercial Energy Wise Program allows participants to receive an energy use analysis and screening for the installation of cost-effective energy saving devices, which includes solar water heating systems. Commercial customers are eligible for a 50% to 80% rebate for such devices. Residential customers are eligible for a flat $800 rebate for each solar system installed.  To learn more, contact:  Kauai Island Utility Coop, Energy Wise Programs, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue, HI 96766; 808-246-8284; Fax: 808-246-8268; http://www.kiuc.coop/co-opportunities/index.htm

$1,000 No Interest Loans for Solar Water Heating
The Maui Solar Roofs Initiative offers no-interest loans for the installation of solar water heating. A $1,000 rebate for installations is available.  Resident homeowners are eligible, and must provide a down payment equal to 35% of the system cost after MECO's rebate. This program also accepts applications from renters who have the property owner's permission.  Loan payments are based on expected monthly savings.  Contact:  Maui Electric Company, LTD, Maui Solar Roofs Initiative, P.O. Box 3920, Honolulu, HI 96812-3920; 888-632-6786 or 808-872-8461; Fax:  808-872-3235; http://www.mauielectric.com/portal/site/meco/menuitem.ed4aed221358a44973b5c410c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=f94c5e658e0fc010VgnVCM1000008119fea9RCRD&vgnextfmt=default&cpsextcurrchannel=1

Income Tax Credits for Business and Residential Energy Improvements
The Hawaii Energy Tax Credits allow individuals or corporations to claim an income tax credit of 20% of the cost of equipment and installation of a wind system and 35% of the cost of equipment and installation of a solar thermal or photovoltaic system.  For a complete list of allowable credits, please refer to:  http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/energy/renewable/solar  Contact:  Information Specialist, Hawaii Department of Taxation, Taxpayer Services Branch, P.O. Box 259, Honolulu, HI 96809; 808-587-4242; http://www.state.hi.us/tax/tir/tir07-02.pdf and http://www.state.hi.us/tax/