Hawaii

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 12/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Hawaii
Incentive Type:	State Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Central Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Windows, Roofs, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Led Exit Signs, Vending Machine Controls, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Cool Roof, Design Assistance, EC Motors, Heat Pump Water Heaters, HVAC VFD, Pool Pump VFD, Window Film
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial
Amount:	Air Cooled Packaged/Split AC: $200/ton Variable Refrigerant Flow AC: $250 - $350/ton Water Cooled Chiller (Standard): $50/ton Water Cooled Chiller (Enhanced): $150/ton VFD Control (Air Handler): $50/HP VFD Control (Chilled/Condenser Water Pumps): $80/HP VFD Pool Pump System: $225/HP VFD Domestic Water Pump System: $3,000 plus $80/HP reduction Heat Pump Water Heater: $100/ton ECM Motor (Refrigeration): $85/motor ECM Motor (Fan Coil): $55/motor Premium Efficiency Motors: $10/HP Residential Refirgerator: $125 Vending Occupancy Sensor: $50/unit Window Film: $1/sq. ft. Cool Roof: $0.20/sq. ft. Garage Ventilation System: $0.14/kWh Hotel Guest Room Thermostate Control/Sensor: $100/unit T8 Retrofits: $5 - $15/unit Delamping: $2.50 - $15/unit Lighting Occupancy Sensor: $20/unit CFL Lamp: $2.50/unit Pulse Start Metal Halide Fixture: $35 - $75/unit Custom Lighting: $0.10 - $0.15/kWh; plus demand reduction incentives LED Refrigerated Lighting: $30 - $75/ln. ft. LED Non-Dimmable Lamp: 2.50 - $12.50/unit (New Construction), $5 - $17.50/unit (Retrofit) LED Dimmable Lamp: 5 - $15/unit (New Construction), $7.50 - $20/unit (Retrofit) LED Hardwired Recessed-Can Retrofit Kit: $20 - $25 Customized Incentives: $0.10 - $0.15/kWh; plus demand reduction incentives Whole Building (Audits): 85% up to $5,000 Whole Building (Energy Study Assistance): 50% up to $15,000 Whole Building (Energy Study Implementation): 00% up to $30,000 Whole Building (Design):50% up to $15,000
Equipment Requirements:	See program web site for full details
Installation Requirements:	VFD Domestic Water Pump System: Retrofit only
Web Site:	http://www.hawaiienergy.com/59/for-your-business

Summary:

Hawaii Energy is a ratepayer-funded conservation and efficiency program administered by SAIC under contract with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission serving the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu. The program offers incentives for a range of energy efficiency measures purchased and installed in businesses. Eligible measures and equipment includes: HVAC equipment, building insulation, lighting equipment, motors, VFDs, food service equipment, water heaters, refrigeration equipment and custom incentives. All equipment must meet program efficiency and installation requirements in order to be eligible. All incentives are subject to change without prior notification or upon discretion of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Contact Hawaii Energy for additional information on this program.

Contact:

Derrick Sonoda
Hawaii Energy
1132 Bishop Street
Suite 1800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 537-5577
Fax: (808) 441-6068
E-Mail: sonodad@saic.com
Web Site: http://www.hawaiienergy.com

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