Electricity rates in Punalu‘u, HI
Punalu‘u (1,164 people, Honolulu County) is served by Hawaiian Electric Co.. Homes on Hawaiian Electric Co. pay about 43.76¢/kWh, 1% more than the Hawaii average.
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Electric companies serving Punalu‘u
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 43.76¢ | $205 | 277K | 202 |
Power outages in Honolulu County right now
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Outage history in Honolulu County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 413 | 262 |
| Days with outages | 156 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,914 (5.8%) | 38,334 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (413 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ka‘a‘awa 43.8¢
- Hau‘ula 43.8¢
- Lā‘ie 43.8¢
- Kahalu‘u 43.8¢
- ‘Āhuimanu 43.8¢
- Kahuku 43.8¢
- Helemano 43.8¢
- Mililani Mauka / Launani Valley 43.8¢
- Mililani Mauka 43.8¢
- Whitmore Village 43.8¢
ZIP codes: 96717, 96730, 96762
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Punalu‘u?
Most homes in Punalu‘u get power from Hawaiian Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 43.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Hawaii average is 43.51¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Punalu‘u?
About $205 a month, based on 468 kWh a month (the average for Hawaiian Electric Co. customers) at 43.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Punalu‘u, HI?
Hawaiian Electric Co. serves Punalu‘u.
How often does the power go out in Punalu‘u?
In 2025, customers in Honolulu County averaged 4 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 38,334 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.