More about solar power in Hawaii

No secret to residents, Hawaii has the highest electricity prices in the country. In 2007, a typical homeowner in Hawaii was paying 125 percent more than the national average; Hawaiian businesses were paying 135 percent more. These inflated prices have a lot to do with the islands' heavy reliance on imported energy, mostly in the form of fossil fuel inputs. Acutely aware of the damage caused by oil price shocks, Hawaii's lawmakers have recently taken strong steps towards improving Hawaii energy independence. Given the state's abundance of sunshine and its southern latitude, solar energy has been a natural choice. In addition to a 35-percent HI tax credit for businesses and individuals who install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or a solar thermal (hot water) system, there are also low-interest loans and a $1,000 residential solar thermal rebate available. When combined with the 30-percent federal renewable energy tax credit, the Hawaii solar incentives can dramatically reduce the upfront costs associated with going solar. This means more money stays in your pocket, which means a faster payback and higher return on investment. 

For more information on going solar in Hawaii, consider filling out our solar energy information form. It's easy and take only a few minutes to complete. After learning about your monthly electricity usage, we'll work with our local solar installation pros to ensure that you get (1) top-quality service, and (2) the best possible price on your solar energy system. Get solar Hawaii!

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• Hawaii solar energy rebates and other incentives for residential systems

• Hawaii solar energy rebates and other incentives for commercial systems