Hawaiʻi Energy
Honolulu, Hawaii
Partner of the Year - Energy Efficiency Program Delivery

Hawai’i Energy is a statewide energy efficiency program sponsor. In 2021, Hawai’i Energy prioritized getting ENERGY STAR® certified products and other energy efficiency solutions to vulnerable communities. Key 2021 accomplishments include:
- Disbursing about $700,000 in grant funding to small businesses and nonprofits for purchases of ENERGY STAR certified commercial food service equipment and appliances.
- Transitioning heat pump water heaters to a midstream program, doubling the number of distributors, and increasing the incentive for select ENERGY STAR models from $300 to $500 to increase the effectiveness of the program.
- Helping 14,000 low- to moderate-income households lower their electricity usage through bulk appliance trade‐ups and home retrofits that include ENERGY STAR certified products.