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$130K Awarded to DWS for Conservation Efforts

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File photo by Josh Pacheco.

File photo by Josh Pacheco.

Conservation efforts at the Department of Water Supply were recently rewarded with a hefty rebate from Hawai’i Energy.

During DWS’ April governing board meeting, Hawai’i Energy presented a $130,000 rebate.

The funds will be used to support the purchase of equipment and loggers with an aim to reduce water loss as part of DWS’ leak detection program.

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“This substantial rebate is the result of the diligence and commitment of our staff in collaboration with Hawai’i Energy, and we accept it gratefully,” said Keith Okamoto, Manager-Chief Engineer of the Department of Water Supply.

Graceson Ghen, Hawai’i Energy efficiency advisor, says that the department has earned $325,000 in rebates over the past three years. The rebates were to be used for leak loggers, LED lighting, and more energy-efficient air conditioning.

Hawai’i Energy is a rate-payer funded energy conservation and efficiency program under contract with the State’s Public Utility Commission.

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