Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Hawaii
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Hawaii. With an average electricity rate of 43¢/kWh and 5.5 peak sun hours per day, Hawaii homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Honolulu
43.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $305/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)
Pearl City
43¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $295/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)
Hilo
44¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $290/mo · Hawaii Electric Light
Kailua
43¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $310/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)
Kapolei
43¢/kWh · 5.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $300/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)
Kahului
45¢/kWh · 5.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $310/mo · Maui Electric Company
About Electricity Costs in Hawaii
Hawaii residents pay an average of 43¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $300. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Hawaii could spend an estimated $130,229 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day and partial net metering policies, Hawaii is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
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