HONOLULU (AP) – Hawaiian Electric Co. is starting a program that will help it add more solar, wind and other renewable energy to the grid while also save business customers some money.
The utility said Thursday it will award credits to commercial and industrial customers who allow some of their air conditions, pool heaters and other non-essential equipment to be turned off during periods of high power demand or low supplies of renewable energy.
A business willing to turn off equipment normally requiring 50 kilowatts of power could receive a credit of $3,000 per year. They would receive more money if power for their equipment is actually turned off.
The program will help Hawaiian Electric reliably deliver electricity to customers while at the same time reduce its use of fossil fuels.
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