Hawaiian Electric serves customers in Hawaii. This guide covers current rates, billing structure, common charges, and how to verify your bill is accurate.
Quick Facts
Service Area: Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, Lanai, and Molokai
Rate Range: 15.8¢–47.3¢/kWh
Standard Rate: ~37.1¢/kWh (Residential Service (Schedule R))
Off-Peak Rate: 15.8¢/kWh (Shift and Save)
Rates Updated: February 2026
Current Rates
Hawaiian Electric residential rates range from 15.8¢–47.3¢/kWh depending on your rate plan. The standard Residential Service (Schedule R) plan has an effective rate of ~37.1¢/kWh. Time-of-use customers on the Shift and Save plan pay 15.8¢/kWh off-peak and 47.3¢/kWh during peak hours. Rates last updated February 2026.
Understanding Your Bill
Your Hawaiian Electric bill includes several components: base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, taxes, and fees.
What is the average Hawaiian Electric rate per kWh?
Hawaiian Electric residential rates are among the highest in the nation, typically ranging from 30–45¢/kWh. Hawaii's remote location and dependence on imported fuel drive high electricity costs. Your bill includes base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustment, and various surcharges.
Why is my Hawaiian Electric bill so high?
Hawaiian Electric rates are high due to Hawaii's dependence on imported petroleum for electricity generation, remote island logistics, and renewable energy transition costs. These factors make bill verification especially important to ensure you're not overpaying.
How can I verify my Hawaiian Electric bill is correct?
Upload your Hawaiian Electric bill to Utility Check. We recalculate your base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustment, and all applicable surcharges against HECO's published tariffs.
Does Utility Check support Hawaiian Electric?
Yes. Utility Check fully supports Hawaiian Electric bill verification. We verify base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, and all surcharges on your bill.