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Hawaiian Electric offers several programs for Oahu solar and battery customers. The right program depends on whether you already have solar and whether you're adding battery storage. This tool helps you find the best fit in under 60 seconds.
A quick reference of all Hawaiian Electric programs for solar and battery customers.
| Program | Status | Best For | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRE Export | Open | New solar installations (with or without battery) | Earn time-of-use export credits; 7-year rate lock |
| SRE Non-Export | Open | Self-consumption only systems | Simplest approval process; no export meter needed |
| BYOD+ | Open | Battery owners wanting grid-support incentives | $400/kW upfront incentive + monthly dispatch credits |
| NEM (Net Energy Metering) | Legacy — Closed | Existing NEM customers | Near-retail export credit; generally the best legacy rate |
| CGS / CGS+ | Legacy — Closed | Existing CGS customers | Fixed export rate; may benefit from switching to SRE |
| CSS | Legacy — Closed | Existing CSS customers | Community solar credits; evaluate SRE as alternative |
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