WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Honolulu

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Honolulu

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

Average monthly bill

January

$317

February

$299lowest

March

$303

April

$318

May

$316

June

$334

July

$339

August

$355highest

September

$342

October

$351

November

$343

December

$330

Carbon Emissions

1,330 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

829 kWh

Where does Honolulu’s electricity come from?

Honolulu's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 72% of Honolulu's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Honolulu. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Honolulu.

71%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

7%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Honolulu

The state of solar in Honolulu

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

2,195 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,609

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

3 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Honolulu 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 Honolulu

Hawaiian Electric

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 SERVICEFixed37¢ to 41¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU18¢ to 52¢

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