Electricity rates · July 2026
Electricity rates in Hawaii
Homes in Hawaii paid an average of 48.00¢ per kWh in July 2026 — well above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and up 22.0% from a year earlier. It ranks #1 of 51 (50 states and D.C.), from most to least expensive.
- Residential price per kWh
- 48.00¢
- U.S. 18.31¢
- Commercial price per kWh
- 43.63¢
- U.S. 14.53¢
- Industrial price per kWh
- 39.33¢
- U.S. 9.77¢
- All sectors price per kWh
- 43.28¢
- U.S. 14.99¢
What electricity costs per month in Hawaii
Cost at the state average residential price, which includes taxes and fees. Your utility's rates may differ. Try your own kWh.
| Monthly use | Hawaii | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $240 | $92 |
| 900 kWh | $432 | $165 |
| 1,200 kWh | $576 | $220 |
| 1,500 kWh | $720 | $275 |
Hawaii vs. the Pacific Noncontiguous region
Residential price per kWh, July 2026, and change from a year earlier.
| Area | Price | vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | +22.0% |
| Pacific Noncontiguous average | 40.76¢ | +17.2% |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | +5.6% |
Could solar cut your Hawaii bill?
At 48.00¢/kWh, our example 7 kW system pays back in 4.1 years and saves $5,040 in year one.
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?
48.00¢ per kWh for residential customers in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is well above the national average of 18.31¢. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Hawaii?
At the state average of 48.00¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of energy costs about $480. That average already includes taxes and fees spread across all kWh sold; your own cost depends on your utility's rates and how much you use.
Are electricity prices in Hawaii going up?
The July 2026 average was up 22.0% from the same month a year earlier (39.36¢). Recent EIA months are preliminary and can be revised.
Is solar worth it in Hawaii at these prices?
For our example 7 kW system on a 10,500 kWh/yr home with full net metering, payback in Hawaii is 4.1 years at today's average price. It depends heavily on your rate, roof and how your utility credits exports — see the state solar page for details.
Electricity rates in other states
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price of electricity to ultimate customers), July 2026. Recent months are preliminary. Monthly cost examples multiply the average price by usage; EIA derives the average by dividing utility revenue (including taxes and fees) by kWh sold.
