Electricity rates in Fern Forest, HI
Fern Forest (1,150 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 Fern Forest
| 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
- Eden Roc 47.1¢
- Fern Acres 47.1¢
- Mountain View 47.1¢
- Volcano 47.1¢
- Hawaiian Acres 47.1¢
- Ainaloa 47.1¢
- Orchidlands Estates 47.1¢
- Kurtistown 47.1¢
- Kea‘au 47.1¢
- Hawaiian Paradise Park 47.1¢
ZIP codes: 96785
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fern Forest?
Most homes in Fern Forest 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 Fern Forest?
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 Fern Forest, HI?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. serves Fern Forest.
How often does the power go out in Fern Forest?
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.