Hawaii -Slow start for $150 million renewable energy program

A $150 million ratepayer-supported renewable energy program remains almost entirely untapped.  The Green Energy Market Securitization program was rolled out with the prediction that money raised through bonds would be spent by November.  Over 99 percent of the funds are untouched, and only 11 solar systems have been installed since the program started in summer 2015. Consumers can apply for financing to install renewable energy systems under the program. Nonprofit organizations are no longer eligible.