Hawaii has the highest electricity rates in the nation due to its reliance on imported oil and isolated island grids, but is rapidly transitioning to renewable energy.
Lowest Rates
Hawaiian
~44\u00a2/kWh
Highest Rates
Hawaiian
~44\u00a2/kWh
Total Customers
450,000
across 1 utilities
Key Factors in Hawaii
Key factors for Hawaii include having the highest US rates, island isolation, a rapid renewable transition, and being a solar leader.
38-50¢/kWh
Hawaiian Electric Industries (investor-owned)
Hawaii's reliance on imported oil for power generation leads to the highest electricity costs in the nation.
Each island has its own grid, making it difficult to share power and increasing vulnerability to disruptions.
The state has aggressive goals to achieve 100% renewable energy, driving significant investment in solar and wind.
Hawaii has one of the highest rates of rooftop solar adoption, leveraging its abundant sunshine.