Electricity rates in Hawaii
See the latest average electricity prices in Hawaii and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.48
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.48
per kWh
Commercial
$0.44
per kWh
Industrial
$0.39
per kWh
vs US average
+162%
more expensive
Price rank
#1
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$425
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Hawaii compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Hawaii electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in Hawaii
Estimated energy cost at Hawaii's average residential rate of $0.48/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $264 | $3,168/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $336 | $4,032/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $432 | $5,184/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $552 | $6,624/yr |
Hawaii electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Hawaii's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$298
600 kWh · ≈ $9.79/day
Per day
$9.79
Per year
$3,576
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy97%
- Fixed charge3%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Hawaii: common questions
Hawaii's average residential electricity price is $0.48 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 162% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #1 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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