May 09, 2025

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

Big changes are coming to Hawaii’s solar energy landscape starting May 15, 2025. Hawaiian Electric is officially replacing its BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Level 1 program with a new and improved version: BYOD Plus.

This update, overseen by the Public Utilities Commission and supported by the Consumer Advocate and the solar industry, is designed to streamline and expand grid service capabilities by utilizing customer-owned battery storage systems.

What Is Changing?

The current BYOD Level 1 program will be closed on May 15 and replaced with BYOD Plus. While the new program goes live that day, Hawaiian Electric is still in the process of updating the Customer Interconnection Tool (CIT) to reflect the new program options graphically.

Until those updates are complete:

• Contractors and customers must still select “BYOD Level 1” when submitting applications in CIT.
• Hawaiian Electric will treat these submissions as BYOD Plus applications.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a homeowner or business in Hawaii thinking about solar + battery storage, now’s the time to act. The BYOD Plus program:

• Allows you to earn incentives for helping stabilize the grid.
• Helps you maximize ROI on your battery investment.
• Supports Hawaii’s clean energy goals through distributed energy resources.

How Alternate Energy Hawaii Can Help

As Hawaii’s leading solar and battery experts, Alternate Energy is ready to help you navigate this transition:

• We’ll guide you through the CIT application process.
• We ensure your system meets all BYOD Plus requirements.
• We handle the paperwork so you can focus on saving.

Ready to future-proof your home and get rewarded for it?

Contact us today to reserve your spot in the BYOD Plus program and get a free consultation.