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10/19/26 – HAWAIʻI CLIMATE REBATE FINDER HELPS RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES SAVE ON UPGRADES

Hawaii DLNR News·Oct 19, 2026 · 5:10 PM CT
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The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC) has launched the Hawaiʻi Climate Rebate Finder. The online tool gathers cash-back programs, tax incentives and financial assistance from state agencies, counties, utilities and other organizations in one place.

The commission says many residents and businesses miss out on hundreds or thousands of dollars because the programs are scattered. The finder covers home appliances, agricultural and commercial water efficiency, business lighting and HVAC retrofits, and clean transportation, with separate resources for small businesses and nonprofits.

"I recently used the finder tool when looking to buy a new refrigerator and found a rebate that saved me $250," said Bill Unruh, the commission's climate outreach leader. The state presents the tool as part of Gov. Josh Green's affordability push and the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Pathways plan.

Key points

  • One search for state, county and utility rebates
  • Covers homes, businesses and nonprofits

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