48.00¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Hawaii / HI · Jul 2026 ]
Hawaii electricity rates: 48.00¢ per kWh, +21.9% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 4 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+20.9%
3 years
+43.4%
5 years
$208
avg bill · 515 kWh/mo
Every utility in Hawaii
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co | 40.54¢ | −5.4% | 276,853 | — |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co | 45.80¢ | −5.2% | 79,318 | — |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | 41.97¢ | −4.5% | 61,877 | — |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 38.43¢ | −6.9% | 30,335 | — |
Hawaii vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+162.1%
HI vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+21.9%
HI 12-month change
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Estimated at the Hawaii average residential rate (48.00¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Hawaii
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Hawaii Public Utilities Commission dockets for the cases listed