Why Electricity Is Expensive in Hawaii
Hawaii's electricity price may be influenced by regional market structure, generation context, infrastructure, and fuel exposure. This page provides context—not state-specific causal explanations—using the state's current electricity price data.
Current Electricity Price
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 52.72 ¢/kWh. That is 187.5% above the national average of 18.34 ¢/kWh.
Electricity cost in Hawaii — Rates and estimated costs
Factors That Can Influence Electricity Prices
State electricity prices can be influenced by:
- Regional market structure and regulation
- Generation mix and fuel exposure
- Grid infrastructure and transmission costs
- Supply-demand balance and capacity