9 residential programs to help you reduce energy & save
Energy conservation practices benefit all Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative members and our communities by reducing energy costs and protecting the environment.
To help members save energy and money, KIUC offers nine programs:
Energy Wise Residential Programs 1. HALE Program
The Home Assessment Learning Experience (HALE) determines causes of high consumption. During the home visit, an Energy Specialist collects appliance and demographic information to establish if high consumption is justified and if not, seek out what other conditions are causing the high consumption. If needed, low cost energy saving devices such as light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, Smart Plugs, night lights, and Smart Power Strips may be given out. SmartHub education is also offered to assist members in understanding their personal electric usage patterns and bill.
2. Lighting Program
Three LED bulbs are given to each new KIUC residential member at no cost (must be a new KIUC member opening an account at the office; takeovers/account transfers do not qualify).
3. Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program
Members receive a $500 rebate when replacing an existing electric water heater, a non-functioning heat pump water heater or a non-functioning solar water heater (new construction does not qualify).
4. Solar Water Heater Rebate Program
KIUC offers a $1,500 rebate for members who replace an existing electric water heater with a solar water heater, or replace an existing non-functioning solar water heater (new construction does not qualify).
5. Solar Water Heater Loan Program
In partnership with Gather Federal Credit Union, KIUC offers zero-interest loans to members who change an existing electric water heater to a solar water heating system, or replace an existing nonfunctioning solar water heater (participant repays the principal over five years and KIUC pays the interest; no down payment required).
6. Appliance Meter Tester Program
This device records the amount of electricity consumed by common electric appliances so members can target high consumption appliances for replacement and modify the use of others (available for up to seven days from Member Services in Līhu‘e).