Rates by state / Hawaii / Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc
Investor Owned · 79,318 residential customers
Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 45.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 5% above the Hawaii average of 43.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
45.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$206/mo
At 450 kWh a month
1-year change
-5.2%
5 years: +30.2%
Average rate by year
202035.2¢
202137.9¢
202248.0¢
202346.5¢
202448.3¢
202545.8¢
Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc's 2025 average rate of 45.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Hawaii average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $229 | $218 |
| 750 kWh | $344 | $326 |
| 1,000 kWh | $458 | $435 |
| 1,500 kWh | $687 | $653 |
| 2,000 kWh | $916 | $870 |
Other utilities in Hawaii
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Co Inc | 276,853 | 40.5¢ |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | 61,877 | 42.0¢ |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 30,335 | 38.4¢ |
Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc: common questions
- How much does Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc charge per kWh?
- Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc residential customers paid an average of 45.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc electric bill?
- The average Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc household used 450 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $206 a month at the average rate.
- Is Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc cheaper than other utilities in Hawaii?
- Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc's average rate is 5% above the Hawaii average of 43.5¢. 3 of 4 utilities in Hawaii have a lower average rate.
- Did Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc raise rates?
- Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc's average residential rate changed -5.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +30.2% since 2020.
- Is my Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Hawaii homes and your rate with Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.