WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kailua Kona

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Kailua Kona

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

Average monthly bill

January

$332

February

$321lowest

March

$323

April

$332

May

$326

June

$326

July

$346

August

$353

September

$340

October

$354highest

November

$338

December

$352

Carbon Emissions

1,307 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

815 kWh

Where does Kailua Kona’s electricity come from?

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

73%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

6%

Wind

Solar energy in Kailua Kona

The state of solar in Kailua Kona

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

1,859 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$24,262

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

4 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Kailua Kona 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 Kailua Kona

Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc

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¢

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