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On May 30, 2024, Governor Green signed two bills into law.  Both programs will be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Front L to R: Gwen Yamamoto Lau, HGIA; Speaker Scott Saiki; Governor Josh Green; Senator Jarrett Keohokalole; Nonie Toledo, Nonie Toledo & Associates; Back L to R: Andy Kawano, C&C Honolulu; Karen Lee, ...
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Solar For All Overview

Posted on Apr 30, 2024 in Main

HGIA is proud to announce that it has been selected for a $62,450,000 award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar for All (SFA) program. Through its inclusive on-bill financing program, HGIA will leverage SFA funds to reduce the energy burden for low-income households and disadvantaged communities by financing ...
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Additional EV Load Calculator

Posted on Mar 14, 2024 in Main

Estimated energy consumption for EV charging is calculated using average miles driven per year times a factor of 2.89 kWh per mile. Enter your information below for an estimate of the additional EV load.

Please be aware that the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA) does not advertise our financing programs through the use of cold-calling, door-to-door other similar practices. We recommend that households perform their due diligence to confirm the identify of sales representatives or callers and ascertain the name of the company that they represent. While there are ...
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System Maintenance Tips

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 in Main

It is important to take care of your installed improvements to ensure their effectiveness, lifespan, and to avoid repair or replacement costs. Maintenance requirements may differ system by system, and you should consult your contractor and system manual for specific maintenance requirements and suggestions. PV System PV Systems contain complex electrical parts, and maintenance should be ...
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Program Updates (7/1/23)

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 in Main

Updates to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority’s (“HGIA” or Authority”) financing programs effective July 1, 2023, including the Authority’s ability to finance energy storage systems as well as program enhancements approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”):      1. Solar PV + Storage Financing:  Governor Green signed Act 164, SLH 2023 into law on ...
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Watch HGIA Director Gwen Yamamoto Lau speak with Mark Glick from the Hawaii State Energy Office, Sandra Larsen from AES Hawaii, and Gina Mangieri from KHON2 News on an Empowered Hawaii segment covering the future of energy in our state. Watch a recording of the segment here or click the image below! https://youtu.be/eOtw6CglbE8?si=I3zKNcFxWjI7p-uW

Scam Alert!

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 in Main

The Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA) has received a report of a possible mail scam. Borrowers have reported receiving mail sent from “The Servicing Center”, with the title “Lender Name: HAWAII GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AU,” and which asks the recipient to call a number with area code “877”. Please be aware that this communication has NOT ...
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GEM$ Loan Program Commercial

Posted on Nov 17, 2022 in Featured