INCENTIVES & PROGRAMS
Hawaiian Electric’s Battery Bonus Program
Powering Oahu and Maui with Clean Energy
Powering Oahu and Maui with Clean Energy
With the closing of its largest coal plant, Oahu is filling the gap with solar and battery energy storage. But these new systems must be deployed quickly at customer sites to maintain stability on both Oahu’s and Maui’s grids.
Consequently, Hawaiian Electric’s energy storage incentives are among the most generous in the nation. For business customers, who typically see 10-30% utility bill savings from onsite battery storage, the up-front cash payment will make storage even more attractive.
The most generous incentives will go to the first projects and then decline. You won’t need to switch your tariff, and your compensation from any existing utility program will remain unchanged.
Beyond monthly bill savings, battery storage helps businesses avoid power outages and maintain smooth operations. Storage is also key for maximizing onsite solar PV by discharging store solar energy when it’s most valuable.
To learn more about how your business can capitalize on Hawaiian Electric’s storage incentives, contact Stem today!
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Stem’s History in Hawaii
As an energy storage pioneer, Stem has been active in Hawaii and supported the state’s clean energy goals for 10 years. Our longstanding relationship with Hawaiian Electric has brought energy storage to dozens of businesses and schools.
Location
Eligibility
- All C&I customers
- Energy storage system must be new or retrofit
- Standalone storage or solar plus storage systems
Requirements
- Daily 2-hr discharge during peak periods
- 10-year participation
Energy Storage Incentives
- $850/kW (first 15MW)
- $750/kW (next 15MW)
- $500/kW (last 20MW)
Application Period
- On Oahu applications will be accepted through June 20, 2023, or until the 50MW cap is reached.
- On Maui applications will be accepted through June 30, 2024 or until the 15 MW cap is reached.
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Hawaiian Electric (HECO) provides electricity to 95% of Hawaii’s residents on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii Island. The utility has strong clean energy support from its stakeholders and policymakers but limited land on which to build larger renewables projects.
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