124.3%above
the national average of 18.83¢/kWh
Electricity Rates in Hawaii (March 2026)
The average residential rate is 42.23¢/kWh — that's about $205/month for a typical household.
#51out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of March 2026.
$205/mo
based on 485 kWh average monthly usage
2.7%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 42.23¢/kWh | +124.3% | 485 kWh | $205 |
| Commercial | 37.93¢/kWh | — | 3,620 kWh | $1,373 |
| Industrial | 33.17¢/kWh | — | 333,583 kWh | $110,644 |
| National Average | 18.83¢/kWh | — | 748 kWh | $141 |
Electricity Providers in Hawaii
Type | Service | Service Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honolulu | ||||||
Hawaii | ||||||
Kalawao, Maui | ||||||
Kauai |
Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024
Power Outages in Hawaii
56 customers currently without power in Hawaii
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii is 42.23¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 37.93¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 33.17¢ per kWh.