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Hey Hawaii! As much as half of your energy bill goes to cooling your home. You could be saving 50% of that money.

With Hawaii’s high cost of energy, it’s important that your air conditioners and fans are the most efficient for the job. Save energy now and stop wasting your hard earned cash! Renters, share this information with your landlord to explore how these rebates can create a win-win situation for everyone.

Hawai‘i Energy has instant rebates available now to help residents:

*A qualifying unit must include a condenser. You can get rebates for multiple units.

Read on for valuable resources that can help you select the right system for your home.

For Single Family Homeowners
Here's a comparison of two of the most common types of AC in Hawaii's single family, multi-room homes.

Mini-Split AC

Central AC

HOW IT WORKS
Ductless. Uses an outdoor condenser unit and each in-room air handler directly and efficiently delivers cooled air.
Requires ducting to send cool air to room vents from the outdoor unit. Ducts account for 40% of energy loss and are costly to install.

HOW TEMP IS CONTROLLED
Each room is individually controlled to customize temperature, airflow, and powering down when not in use to save energy.
Each room’s thermostat tells a centralized control panel how to adjust dampers within the ductwork for air flow. It cannot power down select rooms.

THE TECHNOLOGY
Mini-split inverter / variable-speed compressors run efficiently at lower levels to maintain temp without taxing the system or wasting energy
Older Central AC systems must constantly run at max power to cool a home. However, inverter/variable-speed models are now available and are up to 50% more efficient.

MAINTENANCE
All whole home AC systems should get annual tune-ups to check refrigerant levels, clean coils/filters, and inspect for issues.
In addition to annual tune-ups, Central AC requires regular maintenance of the ducts to clear obstructions, seal air leaks, and add insulation.

ENERGY SAVINGS + INSTANT REBATES
Choose a mini-split AC to save up to 30% on energy costs compared to a central AC.
Up to $500
mini-split AC
on qualifying installations
Upgrading aging central AC can increase efficiency by up to 50%!
Up to $1,250
central AC
on qualifying retrofits / replacements
*A qualifying unit must include a condenser. You can get rebates for multiple units.

How To Get a Rebate

STEP 1Call a participating contractor.

You can get a consultation and assessment for your home from a Clean Energy Ally (CEA). If you already have a system, they can help you determine if it needs maintenance or if it's time for a replacement.

STEP 2Schedule with a Clean Energy Ally.

Once you know what you need, book an appointment for an installation or maintenance.

STEP 3Enjoy your savings!

Your instant rebate* will be reflected in your invoice. Enjoy the benefits of an efficient AC.

Find a participating Clean Energy Ally now.
FIND A CONTRACTOR
*A CEA is required for the following rebates: Mini-split AC, Central AC retrofit, AC Tune-up.
When a central AC or split AC is not for you
Need just single space or spot cooling? A window AC can be an efficient choice if sized right and ENERGY STAR® certified. Get up to a $45 instant in-store rebate, learn how here.
Don’t like AC? Whole house and solar attic fans pull in cool, fresh air from the outside and expel the hot, stale air out of vents. They use 90% less energy than AC! Learn how here.

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