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Kauai County, Hawaii Electricity Overview
Kauai County residents are responsible for 3,341.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.
Regrettably, in the last year, there was a 6.32% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel types in Kauai County.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Kauai County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
The 225,279 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Kauai County at 505th in the county out of 3230 counties in non-renewable energy production.
Kauai County generates 1.33 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Kauai County the 591st highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the country.
The county is the 4th highest producer of electricity out of 5 counties in the state, producing 323,180 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
452,451 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
323,180 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
97,901 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
225,279 MWh
Production per Capita
4.38 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
246,643,845 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,341.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kapaa CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Kapaa CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
41.45¢ per kWh
- 1.65% lower than last month
- 6.09% higher than April last year
- 8.26% lower than the Hawaii average
- 145.13% higher than the US average
- 23rd in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 30,534th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 88 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 296 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
38.42¢ per kWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 1.78% lower than April last year
- 9.58% lower than the Hawaii average
- 138.32% higher than the US average
- 24th in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 31,392nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 73 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$212.72 per month
- 3.05% higher than last month
- 8.16% higher than April last year
- 7.54% higher than the Hawaii average
- 88.67% higher than the US average
- 166th in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 142 since April last year
- 31,604th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 481 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$205.35 per month
- 0.66% higher than last month
- 1.99% lower than April last year
- 2.41% lower than the Hawaii average
- 50.91% higher than the US average
- 166th in the state out of 166 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 142 since April last year
- 31,517th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 130 since April last year
Kapaa CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Kapaa CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 38.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 138.32% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 558 total residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Kapaa CDP residents average 4,000.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 93rd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 46,075,020.37 kilograms, the city ranks 30th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 70,592.33 megawatt hours consumed in Kapaa CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kapaa CDP
Kapaa CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kapaa CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 38.31 | 205.35 | 193,297.71 | 74,045,920 |
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Electricity Overview
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has an average residential electricity rate of 44.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 173.86% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. Hawaiian Electric is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city experience 1.74 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 138.11 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residents average 4,000.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 17th highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 41,697,973.46 kilograms, the city ranks 33rd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 63,886.18 megawatt hours consumed in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric | BUNDLED | 44.04 | 202.36 | 2,136 | 2,295,061.15 | 1,010,699,943 |
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Lihue CDP, HI Electricity Overview
Lihue CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 38.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 138.32% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 436 total residential customers, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Lihue CDP residents average 4,000.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 3rd highest in the state out of 166 in this category. With total emissions of 33,492,010.73 kilograms, the city ranks 39th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 51,313.69 megawatt hours consumed in Lihue CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lihue CDP
Lihue CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lihue CDP, Hawaii
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | BUNDLED | 38.31 | 205.35 | 193,297.71 | 74,045,920 |
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Electricity Production in Kauai County, Hawaii
Power Plants in Kauai County, Hawaii
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kapaia Power StationKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Waste/other Oil | 176,559 | 125,766,123.72 | 712.32 | ||
Port Allen (HI)Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Kauai County | HI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 49,436 | 36,503,953.75 | 738.41 | ||
AES Lawai Solar HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Lawai CDP | HI | Solar | 35,737 | ||||
Wainiha HydroBBCP Kauai Operating LLC (100.00%) | Wainiha CDP | HI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 22,025 | ||||
KRS II Koloa SolarKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Koloa CDP | HI | Solar | 20,714 | ||||
KRS I Anahola Solar HybridKauai Island Utility Cooperative (100.00%) | Anahola CDP | HI | Solar | 18,709 |
Kauai County, Hawaii Details
Kauai County emits 3,341.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 2345th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 246,643,845.01 kilograms. The top fuel type utilized in Kauai County is Waste/other Oil. The county produces 175,097.14 megawatt hours from this fuel source. When taken together with Solar (23.48%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (15.75%), the three fuel types account for 93.41% of the production in the county. Kauai County has 6 power generation plants, which is 45th highest in the United States.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Kauai County, Hawaii?
Kauai County, Hawaii is home to 6 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Kauai County, Hawaii?
By total megawatt hours sold, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Kauai County, Hawaii.
Which electricity companies offer service in Kauai County, Hawaii?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | 35,037 |
