WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kahului

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Kahului

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

Average monthly bill

January

$326

February

$311lowest

March

$317

April

$326

May

$330

June

$350

July

$352

August

$357highest

September

$345

October

$356

November

$335

December

$343

Carbon Emissions

1,309 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

816 kWh

Where does Kahului’s electricity come from?

Kahului's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, and Wind. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 73% of Kahului's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Kahului.

73%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

6%

Wind

Solar energy in Kahului

The state of solar in Kahului

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

2,070 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$21,031

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 Kahului 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 Kahului

Maui Electric Co Ltd

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

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