Get Up to $1,000 Back with Tesla’s New Powerwall 3 Rebate If you’ve been thinking about adding energy storage to your home, now’s the perfect time. Tesla recently launched its “Next Million Powerwall Rebate” to celebrate one million Powerwall installations, offering homeowners up to $1,000 back on eligible Powerwall 3 purchases. This limited-time offer not […]
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Zero Down Solar in Hawaii: How Power Purchase Agreements Work What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)? A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) lets you go solar without paying anything upfront. Instead of buying panels, you agree to purchase the electricity they produce at a fixed rate— lower than your current HECO rate. The solar provider
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Solar + EV Integration in Hawaii: Powering Your Electric Vehicle with Solar With some of the highest electricity rates in the nation and year-round solar potential, combining solar panels with EV charging creates an unbeatable combination for Hawaii homeowners. At Independent Energy Hawaii, we’ve helped countless families achieve true energy independence by integrating solar power
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Hyundai Solar Panels: Our Complete Review in 2025 When it comes to choosing solar panels for your Hawaii home, you want a brand that combines quality, reliability, and value. Hyundai Energy Solutions may surprise you as a solar panel option, but this South Korean manufacturer has been quietly earning respect in the residential solar market
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Federal Solar Tax Credit Could End on December 31, 2025: What Hawaii Homeowners Need to Know A new bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives proposes ending the 30% residential solar tax credit (Section 25D of the U.S. Tax Code) on December 31, 2025—nearly a decade ahead of its originally scheduled expiration in 2034.
How HECO’s New BYOD+ Program Makes Clean Energy More Accessible Than Ever Hawaiian Electric is about to transform the solar landscape in Hawaii with the launch of its enhanced BYOD+ program on May 15, 2025. This significant upgrade to the existing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program offers substantially increased incentives and improved accessibility, making
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Protect Your Solar Investment: How Solar Insure Provides Peace of Mind for Hawaii Homeowners Installing a solar energy system represents a significant investment in your home’s future—one that promises decades of clean, renewable energy and substantial savings on electricity costs. Yet like any sophisticated technology, solar systems require proper protection to ensure they deliver their
Study: Solar Battery Longevity and Reliability We got featured in a recent article by Solar Insure. We proudly partner with Solar Insure to offer 30-year insurance-backed monitoring and warranty. Read the blog here Articles, Guides Study: Solar Battery Longevity and ReliabilityBatteries have become integral to modern solar energy systems mainly due to rising electric costs
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Giving Back to the Trails We Love: Independent Energy Hawaii Volunteers with Na Ala Hele At Independent Energy Hawaii, we’re passionate about powering our island sustainably, and that passion extends beyond our workdays. Like many in our community, we’re outdoor enthusiasts who cherish the incredible trails that exist amongst our beautiful state. That’s why we
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5 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill After Going Solar Switching to solar energy can drastically reduce your monthly electric bill, but there are still steps you can take to maximize your savings even further. Whether you’ve already made the switch or are considering it, it’s important to understand how to use your system effectively.
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Status: The program is capped at 50 megawatts (MW), as of right now we are at 6.2 MW.
Customers that are not currently enrolled in the company’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program will receive a fixed monthly bill credit for energy exported to the grid for three years. The credit is an amount equivalent to the respective retail rate for electricity exported during the two-hour period. After these three years are completed any underlying interconnection tariff export rates, if any, will apply.
Customers who wish to participate with an existing solar system and are presently enrolled in a customer energy program (such as Net Energy Metering, and Grid Supply or others) will continue to receive full benefits from these programs. Up to 5 kW of new panels may be added under existing programs. There is no limit on the size of an individual customer’s battery.
If you would like to add more than 5 kW of additional capacity of PV, it is possible as long as you still adhere to a 2:1 PV to battery output ratio. These apply to any interconnection tariff customers!
“We wholeheartedly recommend Independent Energy Hawaii for all your solar photovoltaic system needs. From our initial conversations with Desta to the final inspection with James, every interaction was extraordinarily positive. The team’s knowledge, honesty, and professionalism was exceptional. The whole process was done efficiently and reliably and we couldn’t be more appreciative. Every member of the team was professional, competent, and respectful in their dealings with us.”
– Sandy L
“Easily the most professional crew I ever had the pleasure of doing business with, and I never felt alone or in the dark thanks to Desta. He helped me with all my questions and I loved the fact that he was just a phone call away. Dedication to something like that is just hard to find nowadays. This company was a breath of fresh air for me and I wish I could do such an awesome crew justice with such a simple review. 10/10″
– Hank W
“Desta, Adam, Mike, Garrison and the rest of the Independent Energy Team are amazing. They were knowledgeable, responsive and helpful throughout our whole solar process. When issues came up (as they always do with projects), they went the extra mile to make sure everything worked properly.
Our panels and battery were installed on time as promised and are working great – just got our first ever $26 HECO bill!
This company cares about helping people and doing quality work, which is very rare these days. Hands down the best experience I’ve had with a company for home improvement/renovations. Highly recommend!”
– Matcha S.
