WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kilauea

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Kilauea

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

Average monthly bill

January

$456

February

$435

March

$442

April

$438

May

$438

June

$432lowest

July

$447

August

$460

September

$447

October

$469highest

November

$443

December

$449

Carbon Emissions

1,811 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,101 kWh

Where does Kilauea’s electricity come from?

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

75%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

4%

Wind

Solar energy in Kilauea

The state of solar in Kilauea

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,172

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 Kilauea 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 Kilauea

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

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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