WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Waipahu

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Waipahu

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

Average monthly bill

January

$316

February

$302lowest

March

$304

April

$321

May

$318

June

$335

July

$338

August

$360highest

September

$347

October

$352

November

$346

December

$330

Carbon Emissions

1,337 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

834 kWh

Where does Waipahu’s electricity come from?

Waipahu's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 72% of Waipahu's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Waipahu. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Waipahu.

71%

Petroleum

21%

Solar

7%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Waipahu

The state of solar in Waipahu

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

2,318 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$21,373

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 Waipahu 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 Waipahu

Hawaiian Electric

Hawaiian Electric Rates

Hawaiian Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU18¢ to 52¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed37¢ to 41¢

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