WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Kilauea
Hawaii
Hawaii
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Kilauea
January
$316February
$305lowestMarch
$312April
$322May
$334June
$353July
$362August
$367highestSeptember
$356October
$361November
$366December
$342Carbon Emissions
1,380 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
861 kWh
Kilauea's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 72% of Kilauea's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Kilauea. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Kilauea.
71%
Petroleum
21%
Solar
7%
Wind
1%
Hydroelectric
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
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.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 38¢ |
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