WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kailua

Hawaii

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The State of Electricity in Kailua

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

Average monthly bill

January

$366

February

$348lowest

March

$363

April

$371

May

$398

June

$395

July

$412

August

$419highest

September

$414

October

$407

November

$407

December

$381

Carbon Emissions

1,533 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

956 kWh

Where does Kailua’s electricity come from?

Kailua's energy comes from Petroleum, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Petroleum is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Kailua's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Kailua. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Kailua.

69%

Petroleum

24%

Solar

6%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Kailua

The state of solar in Kailua

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

1,719 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$21,950

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 Kailua 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 Kailua

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

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