Energy-saving offers for residents of Kau
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 Kau residents within the 96737, 96772, or 96777 zip code. Hawaii Energy is proud to partner with Recycle Hawaii.
Contact Info
Recycle Hawaii
About Recycle Hawaii
Community Partner
Appliance Trade-Up questions:
Contact Ulu at:
ulu@recyclehawaii.org
Hawaii Energy
Program Sponsor
All other questions:
hawaiienergy@leidos.com
(808) 537-5577
Solutions on how to Save Energy & Money!
Appliance Trade Up
Energy Smart 4 Homes
Energy UNPLUGGED
Appliance Trade-Up Program
Beginning November 1st, residents of Kau 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 96737, 96772, or 96777 zip code.
- Choose the refrigerator and/or freezer to purchase and download/fill out the form available here.
- Submit your completed form by 12/31/25 via email to ulu@recyclehawaii.org.
- Submit your payment by 12/31/25 in one of the following ways:
- Credit card – click here to pay
- OR cash, personal or cashier’s check – email Ulu to arrange payment.
- Schedule the pickup on March 14, 2026. Please select your location: Na’alehu or Pahala.
Click on the links below to view demos of comparable appliances available:
17.5 ft3 refrigerator, 17.3 ft3 upright freezer
Download the application:
For frequently asked questions, select available translations below:
Energy Smart 4 Homes
Energy Smart 4 Homes (ES4H) is a FREE service for residents in Kau 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.