EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 96848 — Honolulu, HI

Homes in ZIP 96848 pay about 47.9¢ per kWh (Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Hawaii average is 47.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price47.9¢per kWh
UtilityHawaiian Electric Co. Inc.
HI average47.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$195454 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$240
900 kWh / month$431
1,200 kWh / month$575

Monthly cost at the average price of 47.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 96848 is

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Utilities serving 96848

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in HI
Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc.
Investor Owned
47.9¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$195276,206

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Honolulu County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Hawaii price trend

12¢21¢30¢39¢48¢57¢20222023202420252026Hawaii averageU.S. averageHawaiian Electric Co. Inc. 12¢21¢30¢39¢48¢57¢20222023202420252026Hawaii averageU.S. averageHawaiian Electric Co. Inc.
Hawaii averageU.S. averageHawaiian Electric Co. Inc.
Aug 202647.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+22.5%38.5¢
vs. 5 years ago+41.4%33.4¢
Record high52.7¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$269570 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

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 96848

How much does electricity cost in 96848?

About 47.9¢ per kWh for homes (Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $431.

Who is the electric utility for 96848?

Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc., with about 276,206 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¢.