Aloha, Hawaii homeowners! 🌺 Are you ready to take your solar savings even further? Hawaiian Electric’s newly expanded Bring Your Own Device Plus (BYOD Plus) program is here—and it’s bigger, better, and packed with more incentives for families ready to invest in energy storage.
Whether you’re upgrading your current battery or adding one for the first time, the BYOD Plus program rewards you for being part of Hawaii’s clean energy movement. With upfront cash incentives and monthly bill credits, you’ll be powering your home and supporting the grid—all while helping Hawaii move closer to 100% clean energy by 2045.
What Is the BYOD Plus Program?
The Bring Your Own Device Plus (BYOD Plus) program is Hawaiian Electric’s newest way to support local solar households. By enrolling, you’ll receive cash incentives for installing a new battery and committing to share part of your stored energy with the grid during a daily, two-hour window of your choosing.
Your battery will prioritize your home’s energy needs first, then send any excess energy to support the island-wide grid—especially during peak demand times. That means your clean energy does double duty: lowering your bill while helping the community.
What’s New in BYOD Plus?
Compared to the original BYOD program, BYOD Plus offers bigger financial benefits and more flexible participation options:
🔋 Upfront Incentive
- $400 per kW committed with no maximum cap
- Additional $400 per kW for qualifying Low-Moderate Income (LMI) customers
- Provided as a one-time payment after enrollment
💡 Example: Install a battery that commits 5 kW for 2 hours (10 kWh total), and you could receive a $2,000 upfront payment—or $4,000 if you qualify for the LMI adder.
💸 Monthly Bill Credits
- Earn monthly export credits for the energy your battery sends to the grid
- The export rate matches your current retail billing rate
- Average credits could be around $52/month, depending on your island and rate plan
📅 5-Year Commitment
- Participate for 5 years to keep all your incentives
- Leave early? You’ll need to return a prorated portion of the upfront payment
⚠️ Already Have a Battery? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re an existing Eco Solar Hawaii customer with solar + battery, you may still qualify for BYOD Plus if you’re adding a new battery or upgrading your system. BYOD Plus incentives are designed for new battery installations that can commit at least 1 kW of energy for grid use.
Some existing systems—especially those enrolled in older programs—may not be eligible unless additional equipment is added. Not sure if your setup qualifies? Our team is happy to review your system and help you make the most of available incentives.
Who’s Eligible?
The BYOD Plus program is available to customers on many existing and legacy programs, including:
- Smart Renewable Energy (Export or Non-Export)
- Net Energy Metering (NEM), NEM Plus
- Customer Grid-Supply / Grid-Supply Plus
- Customer Self-Supply
- Smart Export
You must install a new battery (minimum 1 kW commitment) and have an advanced meter installed. Advanced meters allow two-way communication with HECO for secure, accurate energy tracking.
How Eco Solar Hawaii Can Help
As Hawaii’s trusted home solar expert and a Maxeon Preferred Partner, Eco Solar Hawaii is here to help you get the most out of BYOD Plus. We’ve also earned the Tesla Powerwall Premier Certified Installer designation, which means our team is highly trained to install industry-leading battery systems with the highest standards of safety, performance, and customer care.
Our experienced solar designers will:
- Evaluate your home’s energy needs
- Recommend the best battery for your system (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, or others)
- Help you apply through the Customer Interconnection Tool (CIT)
- Ensure your system is compliant and optimized for incentives
- Assist with LMI qualification, data submissions, and W9 forms
Take the First Step Toward Energy Independence
BYOD Plus is a win-win: you’ll save money, strengthen Hawaii’s grid, and contribute to a cleaner future for our islands.
Don’t wait—battery incentives like this don’t last forever.
📞 Contact Eco Solar Hawaii today to schedule your free solar + battery consultation.
📄 We’ll help you navigate the BYOD Plus application and start earning cash rewards for doing your part.
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Together, we can power Hawaii forward—one solar-powered home at a time. 🌞
Note: The Bring Your Own Device Plus (BYOD Plus) program is a Hawaiian Electric initiative. Program terms and incentives are subject to change. Eco Solar Hawaii is not responsible for future modifications. Please refer to the official HECO website for the most current information.