Electricity rates in Hawaii
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Hawaii paid an average of 43.51¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 27.47¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 39.62¢ and industry 34.86¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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Hawaii electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +48%.
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Electric utilities in Hawaii
4 utilities serve homes in Hawaii. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 277K | 43.76¢ | $205 | 202 |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co. | Investor-owned | 79K | 47.10¢ | $212 | 379 |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | Investor-owned | 62K | 45.15¢ | $227 | 481 |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 30K | 40.70¢ | $225 | 335 |
Hawaii vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $5.75/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $5.01/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 13¢ vs. 18¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Honolulu) | 1,622 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 4 hr 42 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 39.62¢ |
| Industrial rate | 34.86¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Hawaii
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $71.75 | $359 | +$210 |
| Central air conditioner | $250 | $1,251 | +$734 |
| Refrigerator | $18.13 | $218 | +$128 |
| Electric car | $162 | $1,940 | +$1,138 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $29.83 | $358 | +$210 |
| Electric water heater | $163 | $1,958 | +$1,148 |
| Hot tub | $109 | $1,305 | +$766 |
| TV | $5.42 | $65 | +$38 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $180 | $901 | +$528 |
| Heat pump | $445 | $2,225 | +$1,305 |
Electricity rates by city in Hawaii
- Honolulu
- East Honolulu
- Pearl City
- Hilo
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village
- Kailua
- Waipahu
- Kaneohe
- Mililani Town
- Kahului
- Manoa
- ‘Ewa Gentry
- Mililani Mauka
- Kīhei
- Kalihi Valley
- Waikīkī
- Diamond Head / Kapahulu / Saint Louis Heights
- Niu Valley
- Makakilo
- Mililani Mauka / Launani Valley
- Wahiawā
- ‘Ewa Beach
- Schofield Barracks
- Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
- Kapolei Villages
- Makakilo City
- Wailuku
- Kapolei
- Royal Kunia
- Hālawa
- Waimalu
- Hālawa Heights
- Waianae
- Nānākuli
- Palolo
- Kailua-Kona
- Lahaina
- Waipio
- Hawaiian Paradise Park
- Village Park
- Kapa‘a
- Kalaoa
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH
- Mā‘ili
- Moanalua
- ‘Aiea
- Haiku-Pauwela
- Waimea
- Waihee-Waiehu
- ‘Āhuimanu
- Haʻikū
- Hōlualoa
- Ocean Pointe
- Mākaha
- Pukalani
- Napili-Honokowai
- Makawao
- Pacific Palisades
- Hickam Field
- Lihue
- Kula
- Spreckelsville
- Keolu Hills
- Lā‘ie
- ‘Ewa Villages
- Wailea
- Kuli‘ou‘ou
- Wailea-Makena
- Waipi‘o Acres
- West Loch Estates
- ‘Aiea Heights
- Waimanalo
- Dowsett Highlands
- East Kapolei
- Wailua Homesteads
- Pauoa
- Pupukea
- Punahou
- He‘eia
- Waikoloa
- Kahalu‘u
- Kalāheo
- Iroquois Point
- Whitmore Village
- Waimānalo Beach
- Hawaiian Ocean View
- Hawaiian Beaches
- Kalama Valley
- Hau‘ula
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?
The average residential rate in Hawaii was 43.51¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 142% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 48.00¢, +22.0% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Hawaii?
About $224 a month. The average Hawaii home uses 515 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Hawaii?
Hawaii ranks 51st cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the most expensive states.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in Hawaii?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has the lowest average rate at 40.70¢/kWh. The highest is Hawaii Electric Light Co. at 47.10¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Hawaii?
In 2025, the average Hawaii customer was without power for 4 hr 42 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 2.0 outages. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 8 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.