WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Honolulu

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Honolulu

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

Average monthly bill

January

$483

February

$395lowest

March

$488

April

$522

May

$622

June

$640

July

$623

August

$709highest

September

$624

October

$633

November

$638

December

$588

Carbon Emissions

2,354 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,378 kWh

Where does Honolulu’s electricity come from?

Honolulu's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, and Wind. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Honolulu's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Honolulu.

70%

Petroleum

24%

Solar

6%

Wind

Solar energy in Honolulu

The state of solar in Honolulu

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

2,195 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,609

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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu

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 SERVICE - Single PhaseFixed37¢ to 41¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Three PhaseTOU18¢ to 51¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Three PhaseFixed37¢ to 41¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Single PhaseTOU18¢ to 51¢

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