How Maui Electric Co Ltd compares with Hawaii's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Maui Electric Co Ltd, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 41.29 | 30,109 | -2.68 | -$289 |
| Hawaiian Electric Co Inc | 42.87 | 276,206 | -1.09 | -$118 |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd (this page) | 43.96 | 61,811 | — | — |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | 48.31 | 78,386 | +4.35 | +$469 |
Maui Electric Co Ltd 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 Maui Electric Co Ltd customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Maui Electric Co Ltd customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Maui Electric Co Ltd premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalawao | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 41.29 | +$289 |
| Maui | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 41.29 | +$289 |
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 | 43.77 | 43.96 | +0.5% |
| Residential customers | 62,877 | 61,811 | -1.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Hawaii electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Maui Electric Co Ltd bill
Hawaii is a regulated retail market — Maui Electric Co Ltd customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.hawaii.gov.
Counties served (HI, EIA-861 2024)
Kalawao · Maui
Questions people ask
- Is Maui Electric Co Ltd more expensive than other Hawaii utilities?
- Maui Electric Co Ltd customers paid an average 43.96 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Hawaii volume-weighted average of 42.86 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Maui Electric Co Ltd?
- 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 Maui Electric Co Ltd have?
- 61,811 residential customers in Hawaii in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.