WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Waimea
Hawaii
Hawaii
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Waimea
January
$314February
$299lowestMarch
$304April
$313May
$319June
$336July
$339August
$355highestSeptember
$341October
$341November
$344December
$329Carbon Emissions
1,325 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
826 kWh
Waimea's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 72% of Waimea's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Waimea. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Waimea.
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
$12,243
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
3 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Waimea 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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