Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
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About Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
They presently supply electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customer accounts, with a total of 113 industrial customers, 5,115 commercial accounts and 30,125 residential accounts recently reported to be subscribed. Customers of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative spend, on average, 41.16 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 154.86% above the US average price of 16.15 cents. There were a total of 466,423 megawatt hours sold through retail sales in 2023 by the company. Electricity generation and wholesale power purchases made up 46.87% and 53.13%, respectively, of all electricity sourced by the company. Electricity plants owned by the company produced 229,303 megawatt hours and an additional 259,936 were acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, they made a total of $170,097,900 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 99.73% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $142.37, while the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative average is 58.89% higher at $226.2 per month. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative ranks 2867th in the nation for average monthly bill amount. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is ranked as the 318th highest electricity producer out of 3530 providers in the United States. Of the 2 electricity providers that we track in the state, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the 5th highest producer of megawatt hours from solar energy sources, with 40,846 megawatt hours generated. Electricity production facilities managed by the provider use non-renewable fuels to generate 87.12% of their total electricity production, or 276,196 megawatt hours. This amount ranks them at 281st out of 3530 providers in the country.
Net metering is accessible to consumers of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is simply part of the process when working with electricity transmission. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative currently averages a loss of roughly 4.26% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's energy loss amounts place them at of 2nd best out of the 2 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 893rd best out of 3530 in the nation.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:4463 Pahee Street Suite 1
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
United States of America - CEO:Jan TenBruggencate
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.kiuc.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(808) 246-4300
- Contact Page:www.kiuc.coop
- Social Media:
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- Rates & Plans:www.kiuc.coop
- Outage Map:www.kiuc.coop
Quick Facts About Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the 434th largest electricity company out of 3530 providers in the nation based on customer count.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative generates 12.88% of their electricity from sustainable fuel sources, which ranks them 319th out of the 3530 suppliers we track in the country.



Energy Loss
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
20,839MWh
893 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Coverage Map

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Hawaii | 35,382 | 187,919,772 | 2 | 100% |
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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Kauai County | 73,810 | 1 | 40.96 | $220.78/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Kapaia Power StationKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 187,985 | 124,395,007.89 | 661.73 | ||
Port Allen (HI)Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 88,211 | 63,230,729.5 | 716.81 | ||
KRS I Anahola Solar HybridKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Anahola CDP | HI | Solar | 21,034 | ||||
KRS II Koloa SolarKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Koloa CDP | HI | Solar | 19,812 |
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Production Fuel Makeup
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative?
There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
What percentage of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?
Power generation facilities owned by or associated with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative generate 12.88% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative customers?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 41.16 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Hawaii bundled rate of 43.01 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.15 cents.
What is the phone number for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative?
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative phone number is (808) 246-4300.
What percentage of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative produces 87.12% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
How much is the average bundled bill for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $226.20.
Who is the CEO of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's current CEO is Jan TenBruggencate.