Hawaii Electricity Rates & Prices

48¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$432
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
-4.72¢ (-8.95%)
month-over-month change
#1 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+22.0%
12-month change

The typical Hawaii home pays about 48¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $432 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Hawaii electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Hawaii's average residential electricity price is 48¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places Hawaii in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $432.00 at the all-in average rate.

How Hawaii compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 48¢/kWh, Hawaii is about 162% above the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Hawaii electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +9.10¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202648.00−4.72¢
June 202652.72+0.72¢
May 202652.00+5.38¢
April 202646.62+4.39¢
March 202642.23−0.77¢
February 202643.00+3.21¢
January 202639.79−1.83¢
December 202541.62+1.42¢
November 202540.20+0.46¢
October 202539.74+0.20¢
September 202539.54+0.64¢
August 202538.90−0.46¢

Hawaii electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Hawaii rates have risen 43.4% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Hawaii electricity price history: up 43.4% in 5 years.

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Est. Hawaii electricity cost: $432.00

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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FAQ

What are Hawaii electricity rates right now?

Hawaii electricity rates average 48¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #1 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $432 on Hawaii's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in Hawaii?

Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 48¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the Hawaii bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 48¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Hawaii's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Hawaii rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Hawaii's all-in rate of 48¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Hawaii.

Is electricity in Hawaii cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 48¢/kWh, Hawaii is 162% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Hawaii in the high rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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