Electric Rates & Providers in Kauai County, HI

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

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.414/kWh$0.310/kWh$232.81/mo.$137.78/mo.
1st37.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kapaa CDP
1st$202.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kapaa CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kapaa CDP, Hawaii

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kauai Island Utility CooperativeBUNDLED37.87203.18193,271.7773,191,049

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.475/kWh$0.282/kWh$245.03/mo.$119.59/mo.
29th43.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
27th$205.92Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Hawaiian ElectricBUNDLED44.21206.662,1362,333,412.981,031,595,508

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Lihue CDP, HI Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.414/kWh$0.310/kWh$232.81/mo.$137.78/mo.
1st37.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lihue CDP
1st$202.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lihue CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lihue CDP, Hawaii

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kauai Island Utility CooperativeBUNDLED37.87203.18193,271.7773,191,049

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Electricity Production in Kauai County, Hawaii

Power Plants in Kauai County, Hawaii

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kauai County HI Waste/other Oil 178,995127,625,500.65713.01
Biomass to Energy Facility, KauaiGreen Energy Team LLC (100.00%)
Kauai County HI Wood/Wood Waste Solids 51,73567,292,121.311,300.71
Kauai County HI Distillate Fuel Oil 45,39933,701,690.19742.34
AES Lawai Solar HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Lawai CDP HI Solar 35,494
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
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
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

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

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.

WASTE/OTHER OIL
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
37.41%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
29.30%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
12.58%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
11.02%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
10.42%
OTHER
Other
-0.72%

Kauai County, Hawaii Net Metering

Kauai County is home to one electricity provider. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only supplier in the county offers net metering options. At the state level, Hawaii is known for restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Kauai County averages out to about 4.83% of all energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 4.44%, resulting in a rank of 1706th best in the country and a state rank of 5th best out of 3230 and 5 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Kauai County, Hawaii

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Kauai Island Utility Cooperative34,986

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06