Hawai‘i Energy is offering small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations a reimbursement for an eligible energy efficiency like-for-like upgrade to existing equipment.
Donor Name: Hawai‘i Energy
State: Hawai‘i
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
High energy prices, perhaps now more than ever, mean reducing your electricity costs could be crucial to keeping your small business or nonprofit open here in Hawaii. An EmPOWER grant could help with just that as you continue to navigate the challenges of today’s economy.
Funding Information
The total EmPOWER Grant reimbursement is up to $6,000.
Eligible Projects
Eligible project expenses
- New energy efficient equipment that qualifies for a Hawai‘i Energy incentive. For new appliances, Hawaii Energy must be able to verify the existing equipment being replaced
- Parts, accessories, and other materials necessary for installation
- Labor for old equipment removal, site preparation, and installation of energy efficiency measure(s)
- Shipping costs for equipment and materials
- Taxes for the above items
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible if you are a commercial rate schedule account holder of an electric utility on the island of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, or Oahu where the electricity-saving energy efficiency measure is being installed.
And your business falls into ONE of the following categories:
Small business with less than 5,000 sq. ft. facility
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
- Small businesses with electric rate Schedule “G”Small business receiving electric service under a commercial rate schedule with demand less than or equal to 30 kilowatts (kW) per month
- Small business receiving electric service under a commercial rate schedule with demand less than or equal to 30 kilowatts (kW) per month
- Restaurant
- Small business with less than 5,000 sq. ft. facility
For more information, visit Hawai‘i Energy.
