Electricity rates in Discovery Harbor, HI
Discovery Harbor (1,171 people, Hawaii County) is served by Hawaii Electric Light Co.. Homes on Hawaii Electric Light Co. pay about 47.10¢/kWh, 8% more than the Hawaii average.
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Electric companies serving Discovery Harbor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Electric Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 47.10¢ | $212 | 79K | 379 |
Power outages in Hawaii County right now
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Outage history in Hawaii County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 849 | 404 |
| Days with outages | 135 | 103 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,469 (27.9%) | 36,430 (41.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-26 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (849 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hawaiian Ocean View 47.1¢
- Pāhala 47.1¢
- Honaunau-Napoopoo 47.1¢
- Captain Cook 47.1¢
- Volcano 47.1¢
- Kealakekua 47.1¢
- Honalo 47.1¢
- Kahaluu-Keauhou 47.1¢
- Fern Forest 47.1¢
- Hōlualoa 47.1¢
ZIP codes: 96772
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Discovery Harbor?
Most homes in Discovery Harbor get power from Hawaii Electric Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 47.10¢/kWh including all charges. The Hawaii average is 43.51¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Discovery Harbor?
About $212 a month, based on 450 kWh a month (the average for Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers) at 47.10¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Discovery Harbor, HI?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. serves Discovery Harbor.
How often does the power go out in Discovery Harbor?
In 2025, customers in Hawaii County averaged 6 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 103 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 36,430 customers (41.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.