Hawaii Electricity Rates

39.79¢

per kWh (avg residential)

$358

est. monthly bill at 900 kWh

High

rate tier

-1.83¢ (-4.40%)

month-over-month change

Data status: staleUpdated January 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Hawaii's average residential electricity price is 39.79¢/kWh as of January 2026. This places Hawaii in the high rate tier based on the same threshold model used across all states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $358.11.

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Est. energy charge: $358.11

Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).

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Similar-priced states

Massachusetts — 31.16¢/kWh
Maine — 30.73¢/kWh
California — 30.29¢/kWh
Rhode Island — 30.14¢/kWh
New York — 28.37¢/kWh

West region

Alaska — 25.52¢/kWh
Arizona — 15.61¢/kWh
California — 30.29¢/kWh
Colorado — 16.44¢/kWh
Idaho — 12.07¢/kWh
Montana — 12.86¢/kWh
Nevada — 13.98¢/kWh
New Mexico — 14.70¢/kWh
Oregon — 14.66¢/kWh
Utah — 12.88¢/kWh
Washington — 13.81¢/kWh
Wyoming — 12.85¢/kWh

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Hawaii?

Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 39.79¢/kWh (updated January 2026).

How is the bill estimate calculated?

The estimate uses: kWh * (39.79¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.

Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?

No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

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 are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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