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EmPOWER Grant Program (2024-2025) is sponsored by Hawaii Energy. This program assists local nonprofits, small businesses, and restaurants in Hawaii with energy efficiency improvements and cost savings. Grants can cover up to 100% of project costs for eligible equipment such as air conditioners, HVAC system upgrades, solar water heaters, commercial kitchen equipment, and window films/tinting.
Installation-related costs are also covered.
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EmPOWER Grant – Hawaii Energy High energy prices, perhaps now more than ever, mean reducing your electricity costs could be crucial to keeping your small business or nonprofit open here in Hawaii. An EmPOWER grant could help with just that as you continue to navigate the challenges of today’s economy. Submitting a grant application does not guarantee being awarded a grant.
Any grant awards will be disbursed after project completion as a reimbursement once all required documentation has been submitted, verified and approved by Hawaii Energy. Missed our webinar? View the recording here .
You are eligible if you are a commercial rate schedule account holder of an electric utility on the island of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, or Oahu where the electricity-saving energy efficiency measure is being installed … AND your business falls into ONE of the following categories: Small business with less than 5,000 sq. ft.
facility 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Small businesses with electric rate Schedule “G”Small business receiving electric service under a commercial rate schedule with demand less than or equal to 30 kilowatts (kW) per month Small business receiving electric service under a commercial rate schedule with demand less than or equal to 30 kilowatts (kW) per month Small business with less than 5,000 sq. ft.
facility Choose an energy efficiency improvement project, obtain itemized quotes from a few Clean Energy Ally (CEA) contractors and select one. Then: Complete and submit the following documents to Chester Carson at HE-Grants@Leidos.
com as soon as possible to ensure consideration EmPOWER Grant Application Hawaii Energy Commercial Incentive Application Itemized quote for the project (provided by your chosen contractor or vendor)Proposed equipment specification sheets or submittals (provided by your chosen contractor or vendor) Proposed equipment specification sheets or submittals (provided by your chosen contractor or vendor) For 501(c)(3) nonprofits only: IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter Click here to view a complete list of eligible project & equipment types and associated potential grant caps.
EmPOWER Grant Application Hawaii Energy Commercial Incentive Application
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Commercial utility account holders on the island of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, or Oahu that are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, small businesses with electric rate Schedule “G”, small businesses with less than 5,000 sq. ft. facility, or restaurants. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $9,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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