State average · reviewed October 14, 2026
Why are Hawaii electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Hawaii was 48.00¢ per kWh, compared with 39.36¢ in July 2025 (+21.9%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $207.89 for 515 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A · Reviewed October 14, 2026
EIA-861 2025 average bill · Reviewed October 14, 2026
- July 2026
- 48.00¢
- +21.9% vs July 2025
- 2025 average bill
- $207.89
- 515 kWh a month
- 2025 average price
- 40.40¢
- 448,869 residential customers
Full service and delivery
Among distribution utilities in this extract, delivery-only residential customers were 0.0% of bundled plus delivery customers. A high share means many households buy energy from someone else. A low share means most reported customers are still full service. This is not a legal map of retail choice. Needs verification for a specific address.
Calculated from EIA-861 2025 residential customer counts · Reviewed October 14, 2026
Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Average shown | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric | 276,853 | Full service | 40.54¢ |
| Hawaii Electric Light | 79,318 | Full service | 45.80¢ |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | 61,877 | Full service | 41.97¢ |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 30,335 | Full service | 38.43¢ |
A bill at the July 2026 state average
| Monthly use | At 48.00¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $240.00 |
| 750 kWh | $360.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $480.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $720.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $960.00 |
This uses the statewide average, not your utility's tariff. Fixed charges make low-use bills diverge. Needs verification against the bill.
Regulator and assistance
Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
LIHEAP contacts for Hawaii are on the federal list. A utility's own discount needs verification.
Questions
Why are Hawaii electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Hawaii was 48.00¢ per kWh, compared with 39.36¢ in July 2025 (+21.9%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $207.89 for 515 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
Who regulates electric rates in Hawaii?
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission publishes orders and pending dockets. Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
What help is available in Hawaii?
LIHEAP is the federal bill-assistance program. State contacts are listed by HHS. Utility discounts need verification.