Electricity Rates in Hawaii

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Hawaii

  • Population
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    1,441,553
  • Total Production
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    9,514,814 MWh / 6.6 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    8,996,135 MWh / 6.24 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    1,903,037 MWh / 1.32 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    6,212,948,538 kg / 4,309.9 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    7,612,140 MWh / 5.28 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hawaii

Hawaii residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.456/kWh$0.283/kWh$251.63/mo.$126.18/mo.
52nd43.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Hawaii
52nd$223.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hawaii Residents

Hawaii Electricity Fuel Mix

Hawaii's Electricity Prices and Usage

Consumers in Hawaii are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than most people around the US, with an average state electricity rate of 43.67 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the national average rate of 15.34 cents. The state has a regulated electricity market, meaning customers may have only a couple electricity supplier choices to choose from when purchasing electricity. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Hawaii average is $223.99 per month. Hawaii ranks 52nd in the United States for lowest average electricity bill total. The state is ranked 23rd in the country for percentage of electricity generated from renewable fuel types, creating 20.00% of their electricity from these sustainable sources. The state released 6,212,948,537.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, causing them to be the 43rd highest polluting state in the nation based on total CO2 emissions. The state generates about 6.6 megawatt hours per person per year from its electricity generating plants, which ranks it as the 44th highest producer per capita in the US.

Residential Electricity Providers in Hawaii

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Hawaiian ElectricBUNDLED45.04217.472,404,6661,082,998,9455,012,637
Kauai Island Utility CooperativeBUNDLED39.31209.69191,65675,348,848258,340

Commercial Electricity Providers in Hawaii

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Hawaiian ElectricBUNDLED41.661,667.42,649,3041,103,785,9725,012,637
Kauai Island Utility CooperativeBUNDLED39.51771.88116,54046,048,930258,340

Power Plants in Hawaii

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Honolulu County Residual Fuel Oil 2,553,1762,025,972,461.07793.51
Kalaeloa Cogen PlantHarbert Power, LLC (49.00%)PSEG (51.00%)
Honolulu County Residual Fuel Oil 1,219,569733,168,906.23601.17
Pearl City CDP Residual Fuel Oil 924,255785,453,262.48849.82
Honolulu County Coal 748,465837,646,759.791,119.159/2022
Maalaea CDP Distillate Fuel Oil 679,061468,623,943.86690.11
H PowerCity and County of Honolulu (100.00%)
Honolulu County Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 365,575652,168,041.291,783.95
Kalaoa CDP Distillate Fuel Oil 272,260206,756,837.12759.41
Hamakua Energy PlantHamakua Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Hawaii County Waste/other Oil 236,552125,381,290.24530.04
Puna Geothermal Venture IPuna Geothermal Venture (100.00%)
Hawaii County Geothermal 183,391
Kauai County Waste/other Oil 171,185124,359,487.67726.46

Quick Facts

Electricity consumption per capita in Hawaii amounts to 6.24 megawatt hours per year.

As the 47th largest producer of electricity in the nation, electricity plants in Hawaii generate 9,514,814.39 megawatt hours of electricity.

The 7,612,139.74 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel sources puts Hawaii at 44th worst in the nation in non-renewable energy generation.

586,405.8 megawatt hours are produced from coal in the state of Hawaii. With 1,441,553 residents, this is 0.41 megawatt hours per person.

Hawaii saw a 1.26% rise in electricity generated by wind turbines around the state.

Hawaii has seen an increase in electricity generation from solar energy of 13.19% year over year.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Hawaii County200,46811245.04$217.47/mo
Honolulu County1,015,16713045.04$217.47/mo
Kalawao County48145.04$217.47/mo
Kauai County73,24711339.31$209.69/mo
Maui County164,56811145.04$217.47/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 6,212,948,537.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Hawaii from electricity consumption each year. This total also can be equated to a ranking of 29th worst in the country for pollution per citizen from electricity consumption, with an average of 4,309.9 kilograms of emissions per person. Residual Fuel Oil is the primary fuel type in the state of Hawaii, with 52.78% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Other fuel types used include Distillate Fuel Oil at 13.39% and Wind at 6.69%. Hawaii has 63 electricity plants, which is the 41st highest number of power plants in a state and the 18th highest amount of plants per person in a state.

RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
52.78%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
13.39%
WIND
Wind
6.69%
COAL
Coal
6.16%
SOLAR
Solar
6.04%
OTHER
Other
Other
14.94%

Hawaii Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity suppliers in Hawaii, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Hawaii has restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Hawaii electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.31% of their energy lost per year. For comparison, the United States average energy loss is 2.45%. Hawaii ranks 41st best in the nation for grid efficiency based on energy loss.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can encourage private residents to consider installing home solar panels by issuing tax breaks and rebates. Hawaii offers up to ,an astounding, $5000 state tax credit for solar panel installation for private residences. There are currently no statewide rebates available to residents who are purchasing solar panels. Hawaii offers citizens a 100% tax exemption that lasts less than 10 years. There is currently no sales tax exemption for homeowners who install private solar panels.

State Level Initiatives

Policies enforced at the state level determine whether customers in a state can afford to install personal solar systems or shop for electric plans that are based on renewable fuels. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) encourage or require electricity companies to produce a certain amount of their electricity using green energy. The state of Hawaii has made strong efforts to create an RPS program that requires at least 25% of electricity production to come from renewable energy sources. In addition, the state has a low income solar program in place to assist low income households installing solar panels.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Hawaii

What is the average electric bill in Hawaii?

The average electricity bill in the state of Hawaii in 2023 is $224 while the nationwide average is $137.

How many electric companies offer service in Hawaii?

There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Hawaii.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Hawaii?

The largest electricity supplier in Hawaii by megawatt hours sold is Hawaiian Electric.

Where does Hawaii get its electricity?

Fuel types used for electricity production in Hawaii include Residual Fuel Oil (52.78%), Distillate Fuel Oil (13.39%) and solar (6.69%).

How much does electricity cost in Hawaii?

The average electric rate in Hawaii is 43.67 cents per kilowatt hour, so anything below this amount is better than most. The lowest priced provider is currently Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, at 39.31 cents per kilowatt hour.

Does Hawaii have a deregulated electricity market?

No, the state has a regulated market, where residents' electricity supplier choices are usually determined by their location or state legislation.

How many power plants are located within Hawaii?

Hawaii has 63 active electricity plants producing electricity for the state.

What electricity companies offer service in Hawaii?

State Customers RankProviderState Customers
1Hawaiian Electric470,861
2Kauai Island Utility Cooperative35,036

What is the cheapest electricity company in Hawaii?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Kauai Island Utility Cooperative39.3135,036
2Hawaiian Electric45.04470,861

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-08-01