Hawaii Energy to award $1M in grants to small businesses, nonprofits

Hawaii Energy is now accepting applications for its Energy Relief Grant program that will award a total of $1 million in funding for energy efficiency improvements for nonprofits, small businesses and other qualifying organizations experiencing economic loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials with the company announced Monday. Businesses can apply for the grant, which could cover 100% of eligible expenses on pre-approved energy efficiency projects, up to $25,000. Applications for the first…