How Hawaii Electric Light Co compares with Hawaii's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Hawaii Electric Light Co, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 41.29 | 30,109 | -7.02 | -$759 |
| Hawaiian Electric Co Inc | 42.87 | 276,206 | -5.44 | -$587 |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | 43.96 | 61,811 | -4.35 | -$469 |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (this page) | 48.31 | 78,386 | — | — |
Hawaii Electric Light Co files no county-level territory with EIA, so this table benchmarks against the state's largest utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Hawaii Electric Light Co customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Hawaii Electric Light Co customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Hawaii Electric Light Co premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 41.29 | +$759 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 46.52 | 48.31 | +3.9% |
| Residential customers | 77,647 | 78,386 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Hawaii electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Hawaii Electric Light Co bill
Hawaii is a regulated retail market — Hawaii Electric Light Co customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.hawaii.gov.
Counties served (HI, EIA-861 2024)
Hawaii
Questions people ask
- Is Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc more expensive than other Hawaii utilities?
- Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc customers paid an average 48.31 cents/kWh in 2024 — 13% above the Hawaii volume-weighted average of 42.86 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Hawaii has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (puc.hawaii.gov).
- How many customers does Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc have?
- 78,386 residential customers in Hawaii in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.