WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Hawaii

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hawaii

Average monthly bill

January

$427

February

$400

March

$401

April

$400

May

$400

June

$398lowest

July

$410

August

$411

September

$410

October

$428highest

November

$400

December

$405

Carbon Emissions

1,696 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,005 kWh

Where does Hawaii’s electricity come from?

Hawaii's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, and Wind. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 75% of Hawaii's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Hawaii.

75%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

4%

Wind

Solar energy in Hawaii

The state of solar in Hawaii

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

2,017 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,747

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

3 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Hawaii can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Hawaii

Gay & Robinson IncHawaii Electric Light Co IncHawaiian ElectricKauai Island Utility CooperativeMaui Electric Co Ltd

Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc Rates

Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed42¢ to 47¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU23¢ to 68¢

Hawaiian Electric Rates

Hawaiian Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU18¢ to 52¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed37¢ to 41¢

Maui Electric Co Ltd Rates

Maui Electric Co Ltd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TOU28¢ to 90¢
Molokai-SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TOU28¢ to 82¢
Lanai-SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TOU33¢ to 110¢
SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TOU26¢ to 71¢
Maui-SCHEDULE R RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed66¢ to 70¢
Molokai-SCHEDULE "R" Residential ServiceFixed77¢ to 82¢
Maui-SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TOU30¢ to 91¢
Lanai-SCHEDULE "R" Residential Service-Single PhaseFixed83¢ to 87¢
SCHEDULE "R" Residential Fixed75¢ to 80¢
SCHEDULE "R" Residential Fixed70¢ to 75¢

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Rates

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed38¢

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