Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Overview
Kauai County is the 5th worst polluting county in Hawaii when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 3,008.06 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Kauai County has the 4th highest pollution level due to electricity use in the state, releasing 222,024,717.09 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the production of 47.10% of the megawatt hours produced in Kauai County, ranking it 4th out of 5 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
Kauai County has experienced a 5.18% drop during the previous year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Kauai County consumes only 97.37% of the electricity generated in the county.
The largest electricity provider in Kauai County by total customers is Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
455,492 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.17 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
467,775 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
247,438 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
220,337 MWh
Production per Capita
6.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
222,024,717 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,008.06 kg
Kapaa CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Kapaa CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 37.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 134.38% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 557 total residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Kapaa CDP residents average 4,055.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 46,702,045.24 kilograms, the city ranks 30th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 71,066.9 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 April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kapaa CDP, Hawaii
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 37.87 | 203.18 | 193,271.77 | 73,191,049 |
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Electricity Overview
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has an average residential electricity rate of 43.91 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 174.19% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. Electric generation facilities in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) have permitted a 61.82% increase in the amount of non-renewable fuels burned last year. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) produces 3.32% of the electricity used in the city and must purchase power from neighboring municipalities or rural area electricity generation facilities.
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residents average 4,081.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 7th highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 42,536,615.19 kilograms, the city ranks 33rd 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 2,136 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.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Hawaiian Electric | BUNDLED | 44.21 | 206.66 | 2,136 | 2,333,412.98 | 1,031,595,508 |
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Lihue CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Lihue CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 37.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 134.38% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 435 total residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Lihue CDP residents average 4,055.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 72nd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 33,947,796.17 kilograms, the city ranks 39th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 51,658.65 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 April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lihue CDP, Hawaii
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 37.87 | 203.18 | 193,271.77 | 73,191,049 |
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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 |
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Kapaia Power StationKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Waste/other Oil | 178,995 | 127,625,500.65 | 713.01 | ||
Biomass to Energy Facility, KauaiGreen Energy Team LLC (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 51,735 | 67,292,121.31 | 1,300.71 | ||
Port Allen (HI)Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 45,399 | 33,701,690.19 | 742.34 | ||
AES Lawai Solar HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Lawai CDP | HI | Solar | 35,494 | ||||
Gay RobinsonGay & Robinson Inc (100.00%) | Kaumakani CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 35,172 | ||||
AES Kekaha Solar, LLC HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Solar | 26,581 | ||||
Wainiha HydroBBCP Kauai Operating LLC (100.00%) | Wainiha CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 21,524 | ||||
KRS II Koloa SolarKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Koloa CDP | HI | Solar | 20,734 | ||||
KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project HybridDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Solar | 19,007 | ||||
KRS I Anahola Solar HybridKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Anahola CDP | HI | Solar | 18,752 | ||||
Port Allen SolarKaieie Waho Company LLC (100.00%) | Eleele CDP | HI | Solar | 11,334 | ||||
Kalaheo HydroBBCP Kauai Operating LLC (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,068 | ||||
Kapaa Photovoltaic ProjectKapaa Solar LLC (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Solar | 1,822 |
Kauai County, Hawaii Details
Kauai County emits 3,008.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 2290th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 222,024,717.09 kilograms. The top fuel type utilized in Kauai County is Waste/other Oil. The county produces 174,971.29 megawatt hours from this fuel source. When taken together with Solar (29.30%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (12.58%), the three fuel types account for 79.28% of the production in the county. Kauai County has 13 power generation plants, which is 172nd highest in the United States.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Kauai County, Hawaii?
Kauai County, Hawaii is home to 13 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 |
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1 | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 34,986 |