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

$322

February

$307lowest

March

$313

April

$321

May

$326

June

$346

July

$348

August

$353highest

September

$341

October

$351

November

$330

December

$338

Carbon Emissions

1,309 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

816 kWh

Where does Kahului’s electricity come from?

Kahului's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Kahului's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Kahului. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Kahului.

69%

Petroleum

24%

Solar

6%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

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

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