Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Overview
Kauai County emitted 190,915,815.67 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 1244th worst polluting county in the country.
Kauai County is ranked 1st in the state out of 5 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.61 megawatt hours per person each year.
Kauai County had a 3.58% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Kauai County is 727th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 191,627 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
With a US average residential electric bill of $129.86, Kauai County residents pay about 57.39% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Kauai County is 38.49 cents. This rate is around 166.15% more than the national average of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
452,417 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.17 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
389,521 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
191,627 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
197,894 MWh
Production per Capita
5.31 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
190,915,816 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,604.65 kg
Kapaa CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Kapaa CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 38.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 166.15% higher than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $204.38 per month. With an estimated 553 residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Kapaa CDP residents average 4,404.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 42nd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 51,315,593.53 kilograms, the city ranks 29th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 71,919.61 megawatt hours consumed in Kapaa CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kapaa CDP
Kapaa CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
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Electric Companies With Service in Kapaa CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 38.49 | 204.38 | 190,446 | 73,297,858 |
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Electricity Overview
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has an average residential electricity rate of 39.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 171.49% higher than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. The city is the 17th highest producer in the state out of 166 cities, averaging 0.13 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city. Non-renewable fuels are used to produce 1,320 megawatt hours in the city, which is 100.00% of the total generation.
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residents average 4,413.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 5th highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 43,711,512.96 kilograms, the city ranks 32nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city is home to one power producing plant. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s top fuel type utilized for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 1,320 megawatt hours from this fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
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Electric Companies With Service in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric | BUNDLED | 39.26 | 193.13 | 1,320 | 2,448,022 | 961,088,942 |
Lihue CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Lihue CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 38.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 166.15% higher than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $204.38 per month. With an estimated 432 residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Lihue CDP residents average 4,404.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 42nd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 35,249,743.45 kilograms, the city ranks 39th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 49,403.07 megawatt hours consumed in Lihue CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lihue CDP
Lihue CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
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Electric Companies With Service in Lihue CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 38.49 | 204.38 | 190,446 | 73,297,858 |
Electricity Production in Kauai County, Hawaii
Power Plants in Kauai County, Hawaii
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kapaia Power StationKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Other | 154,522 | 112,998,500.46 | 731.28 | ||
Gay RobinsonGay & Robinson Inc (100.00%) | Kaumakani CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 45,624 | ||||
Port Allen (HI)Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 45,600 | 33,040,129 | 724.56 | ||
AES Lawai Solar HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Lawai CDP | HI | Solar | 37,179 | ||||
Wainiha HydroMcBryde Sugar Co Ltd (100.00%) | Wainiha CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 22,678 | ||||
KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project HybridDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Solar | 22,162 | ||||
KRS I Anahola Solar HybridKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Anahola CDP | HI | Solar | 21,914 | ||||
KRS II Koloa SolarKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Koloa CDP | HI | Solar | 20,767 | ||||
Port Allen SolarKaieie Waho Company LLC (100.00%) | Eleele CDP | HI | Solar | 12,338 | ||||
Kalaheo HydroMcBryde Sugar Co Ltd (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,002 | ||||
Kapaa Photovoltaic ProjectKapaa Solar LLC (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Solar | 1,735 |
Kauai County, Hawaii Details
Kauai County emits 2,604.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 2446th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 190,915,815.67 kilograms. The top fuel type utilized in Kauai County is Other. The county produces 122,641.07 megawatt hours from this fuel source. When taken together with Solar (30.38%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (18.82%), the three fuel types account for 80.68% of the production in the county. Kauai County has 11 power generation plants, which is 154th highest in the United States.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Kauai County, Hawaii?
Kauai County, Hawaii is home to 11 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 | 34,769 |
