# Electricity Prices Rose in 44 States

> Hawaii's power bills jumped 22.5% while national rates rose 3.4%.
- Title: Electricity Prices Rose in 44 States · 24/7 Wall St.
- Summary: Hawaii's power bills jumped 22.5% while national rates rose 3.4%. Hawaii's electricity rates increased 22.5% in August 2026, six times the national average…
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- Source: 24/7 Wall St. — https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/10/29/electricity-prices-rose-in-44-states-but-one-saw-an-increase-more-than-6-times-the-national-average
- Author: Rich Duprey
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:46:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: electricity prices, hawaii, national average, residential rates, u.s. energy information administration, electricity bills
## Electricity Rates Rise
The national average electricity rate rose 3.4% to $0.1816 per kilowatt-hour in August 2026.
## Hawaii's Rate Jump
Hawaii's residential rate increased 22.5% to $0.4718 from $0.3853.
## State Comparison
Maine, New Hampshire, and Virginia saw increases of 14.1%, 13.1%, and 11.3% respectively.
## Hawaii's Fuel Problem
Hawaii relies on imported oil for power, making bills track crude prices closely.
## Cost Difference
1,000 kilowatt-hours cost $472 in Hawaii versus $127 in Nevada, a $345 gap.
## Virginia Data Centers
Virginia hosts the densest data center cluster, driving electricity demand growth.
## Key takeaway

Hawaii's electricity rates increased 22.5% in August 2026, six times the national average rise.