$269/mo
based on 570 kWh average monthly usage
Electricity Rates in Hawaii (August 2026)
The average residential rate is 47.18¢/kWh — that's about $269/month for a typical household.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of August 2026.
#51
out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
159.8%above
the national average of 18.16¢/kWh
21.3%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 47.18¢/kWh | +159.8% | 570 kWh | $269 |
| Commercial | 43.55¢/kWh | +201.0% | 4,203 kWh | $1,830 |
| Industrial | 39.33¢/kWh | +308.0% | 371,922 kWh | $146,270 |
| National Avg — Residential | 18.16¢/kWh | — | 1,152 kWh | $209 |
| National Avg — Commercial | 14.47¢/kWh | — | 7,661 kWh | $1,108 |
| National Avg — Industrial | 9.64¢/kWh | — | 81,834 kWh | $7,890 |
Electricity Providers in Hawaii
Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024
Power Outages in Hawaii
381 customers currently without power in Hawaii
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii is 47.18¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 43.55¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 39.33¢ per kWh.