Powerwall Home Battery - Hawaii

[Papafox]

A followup note about HB212 Battery Backup System Tax Credit.
I went back and looked at the web page that tracks this bill. There's testimony from our "friemenies".
When you get 20+ minutes to read it, take a look at what Dept of Taxation, HECO and state Consumer Advocate
have to say to "help" us. Here's the link - Not on our side.

Akikiki, That is interesting testimony. Half the testimony is concern about giving a tax break to wealthier people who can afford a system. Somehow, giving a tax credit that everyone can't earn is a sin in Hawaii. HECO wants to make sure that people getting the credit stay connected to the grid. Then there's the provision that the max size of the backup is 5kwh, but a single family home can install a 5kwh or smaller backup system, pay $40,000 for it, and receive the maximum $10,000 credit. And why 5kwh as the top? Is someone specifically trying to exclude Tesla's powerwalls? Ah, the joys of living in Hawaii's political system.

 

[nanimac]

Blue Planet posted some pics on FB of the first Sun Run Tesla Powerwall installation! Not sure who's house but the Mayor and Gov were there.

The first ever Sunrun + Tesla Powerwall... - Blue Planet Foundation | Facebook

 

[nanimac]

So it's the house of the chairman of the Sierra Club..no wonder it was a media event with politicians!

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar

 

[dsmith2189]

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Blue Planet posted some pics on FB of the first Sun Run Tesla Powerwall installation! Not sure who's house but the Mayor and Gov were there.

The first ever Sunrun + Tesla Powerwall... - Blue Planet Foundation | Facebook

yeah, saw it on the news last night. they didn't mention the mayor or the Gov.

 

[dsmith2189]

So it's the house of the chairman of the Sierra Club..no wonder it was a media event with politicians!

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar

What did the linked article say. the "read more" link only goes to a login page.

 

[nanimac]

What did the linked article say. the "read more" link only goes to a login page.

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar

By Kathryn Mykleseth

Anthony Aalto untied a maile lei during a blessing ceremony for a Tesla Powerwall battery system at his home Friday. The lithium-ion battery system is the first in the state to be installed at a residence.

 

[dsmith2189]

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar

First Oahu home receives battery-connected solar.

thank you

 

[drtko147]

Do we know if Hawaii has the tax credits for the installation? Is there federal tax credits?

 

[Akikiki]

Yes, we know. No, we do not yet get tax credits for purchase or installation. There were a couple of bills before the legislature this year.
All did not make it through committee. So nothing this year. Maybe we will see replacement bills pass next year.
There are still the federal credits but no credits from Hawaii state.

 

[Papafox]

The bill that was circulating in the legislature this year had a 5kwh maximum for the battery, but quite a high materials and total-installed price. I think someone selling another battery specifically wanted to cut Tesla out of the loop. The bill will resurface next year, and we should be willing to push our legislators to amend the bill (if necessary) to allow Tesla Powerwall 7kwh batteries to be covered.