Energy-Saving Offers for Residents of Hilo
Join the thousands of Hawaii residents saving energy and money by making small changes in their homes with our help.
Now for a limited time, energy-saving offers are open exclusively to residents who live within the Hilo zip code, 96720. Hawaii Energy is proud to partner with Hui ʻOhana o Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo for this community.
Solutions on how to Save Energy & Money!
Appliance Trade Up
Energy Smart 4 Homes
Energy UNPLUGGED
Appliance Trade-Up Program
Beginning October 27th, residents of Hilo can exchange their old, working refrigerators and/or freezers for a new energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® model for as low as $250 each. To qualify, participants must have an existing refrigerator and/or freezer to trade-in. Delivery of new model and haul-away of your old unit from a central exchange site is provided at NO COST.
How to participate: >CLICK HERE<
- You must have an old, working refrigerator and/or freezer to trade in and live in the Keaukaha area within the 96720 zip code.
- Choose the refrigerator and/or freezer to purchase and fill out the form that’s available either:
- by picking it up from: Hui ʻOhana o Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo.
- Or download/print it online here.
- Submit your application and payment by 11/30/25 in one of the following ways:
- by mail to: Hui ʻOhana o Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo c/o Lehua Hauanio, 113 Kuawa Street, Hilo, HI 96720,
- in person at the above location,
- OR, call/email to arrange payment: 808-989-1821 / huiohana@kaumeke.net
- Schedule your pickup on February 7, 2026 from 113 Kuawa Street. Click here
Click on the links below to view demos of comparable appliances available:
17.5 ft3 refrigerator, 21 ft3 refrigerator, 17.3 ft3 upright freezer
Download the application:
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Energy Smart 4 Homes
Energy Smart 4 Homes (ES4H) is a FREE service for residents in Keaukaha that provides trained professionals to install energy-efficient products directly in your home. Products you’ll receive are valued at over $150 and can reduce the electricity costs for each household by up to $340 per year. That’s a total value of over $490! And while we’re there, we’ll complete a free home energy assessment to provide you with more energy-saving opportunities.
The installed free items will include the following:
- Energy-efficient LED light bulbs
- High pressure, high-efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators
- Advanced power strips
Questions? Contact Justin Bizer at 808-848-8534 or Justin.v.bizer@leidos.com.
Energy UNPLUGGED – Community Workshop
Designed for residents of all ages and backgrounds, bring the ‘ohana to this fun, local style workshop that “flips the switch” on common energy myths. As a community that understands the effects of climate change intimately, learn its connection to energy and why using less energy is important. Find out about no-cost tips to save energy and the many rebates currently available to help with appliance, water heating, and home cooling upgrades.
For more no-cost ways to save energy, visit our “Tips to save energy page”, click here.