Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Hawaii is about $205 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 485 kWh at a residential rate of 42.23¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

At 42.23¢ per kWh, Hawaii's residential electricity rate is 124.3% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 51st-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.