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Hot Water, Cool Rates

The Hot Water, Cool Rates program aims to install 1,355 solar water heating systems on Hawaii, Maui and Oahu. This effort will help to reduce the state's dependency on imported oil and lower electricity costs by encouraging energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.

Why Solar Water Heating?

  • 30% Federal tax credit*
  • 35% State of Hawaii tax credit*
  • One-time property tax credit for County of Hawaii
  • 90% of the energy used to heat water is provided free by the sun, which could save about $10 to $15 per person each month or $600 per year for a family of four
  • Water heating costs account for 35% or a majority of the average residential electricity bill (in a non-air conditioned home)
  • Participating Contractors are trained, licensed, insured and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Participating Lenders are offering a 0% interest or low interest loans to qualified applicants

Financing Your Solar Water Heating System

Hawaii residents who finance a new solar water heating system to displace their existing electric water heater through a Participating Lender are eligible to participate in this program that currently offers select financial institutions (Participating Lenders) a $1,000 incentive to buy-down the interest rate to 0% or a low rate for borrowers.

Average Cost of a Solar Water Heating System $6,600+
30% Federal Tax Credit ($6,600 X 30%) ($1,980)
35% State Tax Credit ($6,600 X 35%) ($2,310)
Potential Interest Charges for Financing SWH System $1,000
Interest Buy Down Rebate (Paid to Participating Lender) ($1,000)
NET SYSTEM COST TO CUSTOMER $2,310

The average family of four saves $50 per month.
+ $6,600 is the average system cost for the average size system for existing home retrofits. Your price will vary as different household needs require different sizes of solar hot water systems. Contractor charges also vary.
++ $2,250 is the maximum state tax credit.
 

Contact a Participating Lender or Solar Contractor to take advantage of this offering.
Participating Lender Interest Term Loan Amount
Aloha Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$9,000
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union 0% 4 years $5,000-$10,000
CNHA 3% 10 years $5,000-$6,500
First Hawaiian Bank 0% 5 years $5,000-$7,000
1.99% 5 years >$7,000
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union 0% up to 5 years $5,000-$7,000
Hawaii National Bank 0% 5 years $5,000-$8,000
0% 4 years $5,000-$10,000
Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years >$5,000
3% 7 years >$5,000
5% 10 years >$5,000
HMSA Employees' Federal Credit Union 0% up to 5 years $5,000-$7,000
Kahului Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years >$5,000
 
2% 4 years >$5,000
4% 4 years >$5,000
Maui Country Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$8,000
0% 5 years $5,000-$7,000
Maui Teachers Federal Credit Union 0% up to 5 years $5,000-$7,000
Sheraton Hawaii Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$7,000
The Queen's Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$10,000
University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$7,000
Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000-$7,000
1.99% 5 years $7,001-$10,000
Wailuku Federal Credit Union 0% 5 years $5,000 – $7,000
Call For Details > 5 years >$7,000
0% 5 years $5,000 - $8,000
1.50% 5 years $8,001 - $10,000

*Loan amount must be greater than $5,000 in order to qualify. Loan subject to credit approval.

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Participating Solar Contractors by County

If you have questions or would like additional information regarding the “Hot Water, Cool Rates” program, please call 808-537-5577 or 877-231-8222.

If you are a financial institution interested in participating in the program, please email us at HawaiiEnergy@saic.com.