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BENEFIT MATRIX FOR HAWAII H-HEAP 2026 09/2024
H-HEAP HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY CREDIT (EC)
Non-Subsidized Households (PD) Private Dwelling EC PD households are awarded points based on household’s situation. Available EC funds are distributed amongst points, resulting in a Value Per Point (VPP). VPP and household’s benefit amount varies annually depending on points awarded and available funds. Example: Available funds and points collected statewide result in a VPP of $140. A household is approved for EC and awarded 4 points. The household’s EC benefit will be $140 X4 = $560 Category Factors Possible Points Income Level Refer to the Points for Income Chart 0, 1, 2,or 3 Household Size 1-2 3-5 6 or more 1 2 3 Regional Difference O`ahu Hawai`i Island, Maui, Lāna`i, Kaua`i, Moloka`i 1 2 Vulnerability Elderly (60+), disabled, and/or children under age 5 1 Energy Burden 30% of income or greater 1 Minimum points available: O`ahu Hawai`i Island, Maui, Lāna’i, Moloka`i, Kaua`i 2 3 Maximum points available: O`ahu Hawai`i Island, Maui, Lāna’i, Moloka`i, Kaua`i 9 10
H-HEAP ENERGY CRISIS INTERVENTION (ECI) MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $700 ECI payment is based on past due amount, not to exceed maximum.
*Benefit amount is subject to change in the event of federal appropriation increase or decrease. Subsidized Households (RS) Public Housing, Rent Subsidy, or Photovoltaic (PV) Households Flat rate benefit based on eligible household size Household size 1-2 $375 Household size 3-5 $425 Household size 6 or more $475