Electricity rates in 96739 — Keauhou, HI
Homes in ZIP 96739 pay about 47.6¢ per kWh (Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Hawaii average is 47.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 47.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 96739 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 96739
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in HI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc. Investor Owned | 47.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $220 | 78,386 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hawaii; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Hawaii 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.
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 about 96739
How much does electricity cost in 96739?
About 47.6¢ per kWh for homes (Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $428.
Who is the electric utility for 96739?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc., with about 78,386 residential customers in Hawaii.
Is electricity in HI getting more expensive?
The Hawaii residential average was 47.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 22.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.