Hawaii electricity rates
Hawaii homes paid 47.2¢ per kWh in August 2026 — +22.5% from a year earlier. That is #51 cheapest of 51; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Hawaii electricity price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
Utilities in Hawaii
4 utilities · 4 report monthlyMonthly home price by utility
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| │ = HI average, same period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. Investor Owned · monthly data |
47.9¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+3.2% | +11.8% | $195 | 276,206 |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc. Investor Owned · monthly data |
47.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+2.5% | -1.5% | $220 | 78,386 |
| Maui Electric Co. Ltd Investor Owned · monthly data |
48.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+4.6% | +10.6% | $215 | 61,811 |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Cooperative · monthly data |
42.4¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-8.8% | +2.6% | $221 | 30,109 |
Bars: average home price (same color scale as the map). The thin line and “vs. HI avg.” use the Hawaii average of the same period — 2024 for yearly figures, 2026 so far for monthly ones. “vs. 2024” compares this year’s monthly average with the 2024 annual average. Click a column header to sort. Small utilities that report only totals are left out.
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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions
What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?
47.2¢ per kWh for residential customers in August 2026 (EIA-861M, preliminary); the 12-month average is 44.4¢.
How does Hawaii compare with other states?
Hawaii ranks #51 cheapest of 51 states and D.C. The U.S. average was 18.2¢ in August 2026.
Which utility in Hawaii has the lowest rates?
Among the larger utilities (over 10,000 homes), Kauai Island Utility Cooperative averaged 41.3¢ per kWh in 2024. Rates depend on the plan; check the utility’s tariff.