Appliance Trade-Up Program

The sign up period has ended for this program. To receive a notification if/when this program or other energy-saving offers becomes available in your community, sign up here.
You may continue to sign up for Energy Unplugged workshops and the ES4H program (see below). And don’t forget, we have over $5,000 in home rebates available now! Get them at HawaiiEnergy.com/REBATES.

Updated 3/6/25 for Kau participants: Please contact Recycle Hawaii before 3/15/25 to make sure you have scheduled your event date appointment: Justin 808-756-2065 or Ulu 808-640-9694.
Available dates and locations participants can schedule to drop off your old fridge/freezer(s) and pick up your new appliance(s) from:
1. 3/15 from 9am – 3pm at Naalehu Community Center
2. 3/22 from 9am – 3pm at Pahala Community Center

Click on the links below to view demos of comparable appliances specifications:

17.5 cubic foot refrigerator

17.3 upright freezer

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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:

1. Energy-efficient LED light bulbs
2. High pressure, high-efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators
3. 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