Hawaiian Electric Launches BYOD Plus Program – What It Means for Hawaii Solar Customers

### What Is Changing? - The BYOD Level 1 program closes on May 15, 2025 and is replaced by BYOD Plus. - Contractors must still select "BYOD Level 1" in the Customer Interconnection Tool (CIT) until the software is updated; Hawaiian Electric will treat submissions as BYOD Plus. ### Why This Matters to You - Earn incentives for using your battery to stabilize the grid. - Maximize the return on your battery investment by participating in grid services. - Support Hawaiiʻ’s clean energy goals by making renewable resources more accessible to the grid. ### How Alternate Energy Hawaii Can Help - Guide you through the CIT process and ensure your system meets BYOD Plus requirements. - Handle all paperwork and interconnection agreements on your behalf. - Provide expert support if you’re adding battery storage to an existing solar system. ### Ready to Participate? Program details will continue to evolve, but AEI is ready to help you navigate the transition. Contact us for a free consultation at (808) 842‑5853 or schedule online to learn how the BYOD Plus program can benefit you.