Energy Heroes
Nominate Your Energy Hero
Do you know someone who loves to save energy? Do YOU love to save energy? Then send a nomination to be our Energy Hero of the month!
The Energy Hero of the month will:
- Receive a FREE energy basket full of energy-saving items
- Be a star feature on our website
- Share the great experience of saving money and the environment with energy saving actions
Fill in our Energy Hero nomination form today! You'll also receive a FREE energy savings gift just for sending in a nomination!
Mahalo to our Energy Heroes and their nominees!
Energy Hero selection criteria
Energy Heroes can be individuals or businesses that have demonstrated a passion or commitment to making homes, work places and the community more energy efficient. Their efforts are helping Hawaii cut its dependence on foreign oil and are contributing to keeping the environment clean and safe.
Here are some ideas to help you identify and nominate an Energy Hero.
1. An Energy Hero makes energy efficient changes to their home, office and/or community.
Examples:
- Switched from incandescent bulbs to CFLs
- Changed to low-flow shower heads, faucets and/or toilets
- Installed solar water heating or photovoltaic (PV)
- Replaced old appliance(s) with ENERGY STAR® units
Saved at least $25 from their previous electric bill by using fans instead of air conditioners, lowering water heater temperature, turning off electronic equipment or any energy-saving activities
2. An Energy Hero shares energy efficient and/or environmental practices with their family, friends and/or communities.
Examples:
- Shares energy-saving tips with their family, friends and neighbors
- Instituted recycling in their home, office, school or neighborhood
- Supports environmental programs, like tree planting, road and beach clean-ups, removal of invasive species and more
- Supports clean/renewable energy laws and initiatives
Hawaii Energy reserves the right to select Energy Heroes from nominations submitted via this website using the criteria above.
Energy Heroes agree to be:
- Interviewed and photographed
- Featured in the Hawaii Energy website
- Have their stories used for publicity and advertising that promote energy efficient practices in Hawaii
