Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Kauai County, HI is $218.03
- The average electricity rate in Kauai County, HI is 40.07¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kauai County, HI
The average residential electric bill in Kauai County, HI is $218.03 per month. Kauai County, HI is the 5th most expensive county in Hawaii for electricity.
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Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Overview
Citizens of Kauai County use enough electricity to emit 3,314.37 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 2342nd highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the country.
Kauai County's average residential electricity rate is 40.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 139.45% more than the national average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Over 26.71% of Kauai County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, ranking Kauai County at 4th in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.
The county is the 4th largest producer of electricity out of 5 counties in Hawaii, producing 376,015.56 megawatt hours.
During the course of the last 12 months, Kauai County has experienced a 4.80% increase in generation of electricity from solar sources, up from 75,876 megawatt hours per year to 79,519.56 megawatt hours per year.
Almost 5.56% of the county's production comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 2nd county out of 5 counties in Hawaii for total hydroelectric production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
462,899 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
376,016 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
100,426 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
275,590 MWh
Production per Capita
5.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
244,633,709 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,314.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kapaa CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Kapaa CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
42.61¢ per kWh
- 6.12% higher than last month
- 7.65% higher than November last year
- 7.54% higher than the Hawaii average
- 150.13% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 132 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 132 since November last year
- 30,995th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 136 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 123 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
40.86¢ per kWh
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 7.83% higher than November last year
- 4.19% lower than the Hawaii average
- 147.78% higher than the US average
- 24th in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 30,854th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 287 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$213.84 per month
- 6.46% lower than last month
- 2.65% lower than November last year
- 2.75% higher than the Hawaii average
- 80.86% higher than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 30,979th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 64 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$219.14 per month
- 0.22% lower than last month
- 7.86% higher than November last year
- 2.85% higher than the Hawaii average
- 54.06% higher than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 137 since November last year
- 30,922nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 303 since November last year
Kapaa CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Kapaa CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 40.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 144.19% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $219.14 per month. With an estimated 561 residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Kapaa CDP residents average 4,083.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 103rd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 47,029,662.23 kilograms, the city ranks 30th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 72,222.57 megawatt hours consumed in Kapaa CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kapaa CDP
Kapaa CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kapaa CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 40.57 | 219.31 | 195,697.63 | 79,387,135 |
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Electricity Overview
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has an average residential electricity rate of 44.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 163.93% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. With an estimated 3,180 total residential customers, Hawaiian Electric is the largest provider in the city.
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residents average 4,083.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 28th highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 42,561,926 kilograms, the city ranks 33rd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 65,361.55 megawatt hours consumed in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric | BUNDLED | 43.08 | 199.86 | 1,655 | 2,320,435.47 | 999,593,613 |
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Lihue CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Lihue CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 40.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 144.19% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $219.14 per month. With an estimated 438 residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Lihue CDP residents average 4,083.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 103rd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 34,185,941.52 kilograms, the city ranks 39th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 52,498.71 megawatt hours consumed in Lihue CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lihue CDP
Lihue CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lihue CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 40.57 | 219.31 | 195,697.63 | 79,387,135 |
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Kauai County, Hawaii Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Kauai County, Hawaii
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kapaia Power StationKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 195,323 | 3 | 130,109,345.01 | 3 | 666.12 | 5 | ||
Port Allen (HI)Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 80,433 | 4 | 57,947,722.6 | 5 | 720.45 | 2 | ||
AES Lawai Solar HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Lawai CDP | HI | Solar | 38,543.56 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||||
KRS I Anahola Solar HybridKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Anahola CDP | HI | Solar | 21,046 | 11 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Wainiha HydroBBCP Kauai Operating LLC (100.00%) | Wainiha CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 20,906 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
KRS II Koloa SolarKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Koloa CDP | HI | Solar | 19,764 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Kauai County, Hawaii Production Fuel Makeup
Kauai County emits 3,314.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 2342nd highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 244,633,709.08 kilograms. The top fuel type utilized in Kauai County is Distillate Fuel Oil. The county produces 182,656.97 megawatt hours from this fuel source. When taken together with Solar (21.15%) and Other (15.65%), the three fuel types account for 85.37% of the production in the county. Kauai County has 6 power generation plants, which is 55th highest in the United States.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Kauai County, Hawaii?
Kauai County, Hawaii is home to 6 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Kauai County, Hawaii?
By total megawatt hours sold, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Kauai County, Hawaii.
Which electricity companies offer service in Kauai County, Hawaii?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 35,229 |
