WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Honolulu

Hawaii

Header Graphic

The State of Electricity in Honolulu

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

Average monthly bill

January

$326

February

$308lowest

March

$311

April

$327

May

$325

June

$344

July

$349

August

$365highest

September

$352

October

$361

November

$353

December

$339

Carbon Emissions

1,330 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

829 kWh

Where does Honolulu’s electricity come from?

Honolulu's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. 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. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Honolulu.

69%

Petroleum

24%

Solar

6%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

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 PhaseFixed36¢ to 40¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Single PhaseTOU18¢ to 50¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Three PhaseTOU18¢ to 50¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Three PhaseFixed36¢ to 40¢

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Hawaii

AhuimanuAieaAnaholaBarbers Point HousingCaptain CookEleeleEwa BeachEwa GentryEwa VillagesHaikuHakalauHalawaHaleiwaHanaHanaleiHanapepeHauulaHawaii National ParkHawiHeeiaHi Natl ParkHiloHolualoaHonHonaloHonokaaHonomuHoolehuaJoint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamKaaawaKaanapaliKahaluu-KeauhouKahukuKahuluiKailuaKailua KonaKalaheoKalaoaKamuelaKaneoheKapaaKapaauKapaluaKapoleiKaunakakaiKeaauKealakekuaKealiaKekahaKiheiKilaueaKoloaKualapuuKulaKurtistownLahainaLaieLanai CityLaupahoehoeLawaiLihueMakakiloMakawaoMakaweliMaunaloaMililaniMountain ViewNaalehuNapili-HonokowaiNinoleOcean ViewOokalaPaauhauPaauiloPahalaPahoaPaiaPapaaloaPapaikouPearl CityPepeekeoPrincevillePukalaniSchofield BarracksVillage ParkVolcanoWahiawaWaialuaWaianaeWaihee-WaiehuWaikapuWaikoloaWaileaWailea-MakenaWailukuWaimaluWaimanaloWaimanalo BeachWaimeaWaipahuWaipioWaipio AcresWheeler Army AirfieldWhitmore Village

Get Personalized Power Recommendations

Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home