Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County customers, Hawaii · Instant discount
Hawaii Energy Mini-Split VRF Air Conditioner Instant Rebate
Run by Hawaii Energy
$400 to $550 off each qualifying mini-split (VRF) air conditioner installed by a participating Hawaii Energy contractor, depending on capacity and SEER2. Homes with several units can get several rebates.
Amounts
How much you get
Per qualifying unit, by capacity and efficiency, deducted from the contractor's invoice. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 000-19,999 BTU, SEER2 15.3+14 | $400 |
| 000-29,999 BTU, SEER2 15.3+20 | $450 |
| 000-19,999 BTU, SEER2 17.2+8 | $450 |
| 000-29,999 BTU, SEER2 17.2+20 | $500 |
| 000-44,999 BTU, SEER2 17.2+30 | $550 |
| 000-64,999 BTU, SEER2 17.4+45 | $550 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Residential electric customers of Hawaiian Electric on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Kauaʻi (KIUC) customers aren't eligible.
The work must be done by a participating Hawaii Energy Clean Energy Ally contractor.
What to doPick a contractor from Hawaii Energy's Clean Energy Ally directory (hawaiienergy.com/clean-energy-allies) before you book the work. Hawaii Energy - Cooling (HVAC) & Air Quality Rebates Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
Each qualifying unit must include a condenser.
SEER2 15.3+ for 14,000-29,999 BTU units at the lower rebate; SEER2 17.2+ (8,000-44,999 BTU) or 17.4+ (45,000-64,999 BTU) for the higher rebate.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you.
- Find a participating Clean Energy Ally contractor.
- The contractor confirms each unit meets the required SEER2 rating.
- Pay the invoice with the rebate already deducted.
The contractor submits the rebate application for you.
Forms and instructionsHawaii Energy - Mini-split rebate chart (image on the HVAC rebates page) · Hawaii Energy - Residential Rebates
Questions about applying877-231-8222 or hawaiienergy@honeywell.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Hawaii Energy Mini-Split VRF Air Conditioner Instant Rebate pay?
$400 to $550, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island or Maui County customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County customers, Hawaii. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The work must be done by a participating Hawaii Energy Clean Energy Ally contractor.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Hawaii Energy - Cooling (HVAC) & Air Quality Rebates
- Hawaii Energy - Mini-split rebate chart (image on the HVAC rebates page)
- Hawaii Energy - Residential Rebates
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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