Hawaii Electricity Rates (2026)
40.6¢/kWhstate average
150.6% above national averageUtilities in Hawaii
Individual utility data for Hawaii is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 40.6¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is currently 40.6 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 47.9 cents/kWh by 2031 and 54.5 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.3% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 56.8 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Hawaii vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Hawaii (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44.9 | 45.4 | 44.7 |
| 2027 | 43.3 | 44.0 | 43.3 |
| 2028 | 43.9 | 44.4 | 44.2 |
| 2029 | 45.1 | 45.5 | 45.3 |
| 2030 | 46.3 | 46.9 | 46.7 |
| 2031 | 47.9 | 48.7 | 48.6 |
| 2032 | 49.3 | 50.7 | 49.9 |
| 2033 | 51.4 | 52.8 | 51.7 |
| 2034 | 52.7 | 54.2 | 52.8 |
| 2035 | 53.8 | 55.5 | 53.7 |
| 2036 | 54.5 | 56.8 | 54.6 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Hawaii's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.