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Hawaii electricity rates by utility, 2025
Hawaii homes paid an average of 40.40¢ per kWh in 2025, the 51st lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 515 kWh a month for an average bill of $208. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 38.43¢ (Kauai Island Utility Cooperative) to 45.80¢ (Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc).
- 40.40¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)−2.47¢ (-5.8%) vs 2024
- $208Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 515 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 47.18¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 38.53¢
How Hawaii compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Hawaii is 134% above it.
- Change since 2024: −2.47¢ (-5.8%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 47.18¢ per kWh, against 38.53¢ in August 2025 (+8.65¢ (+22.5%)).
Every Hawaii provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co Inc | Full-service utility | 276,853 | 40.54¢ | $190 | −2.33¢ (-5.4%) |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Full-service utility | 79,318 | 45.80¢ | $206 | −2.51¢ (-5.2%) |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | Full-service utility | 61,877 | 41.97¢ | $211 | −2.00¢ (-4.5%) |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Full-service utility | 30,335 | 38.43¢ | $213 | −2.86¢ (-6.9%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.