From 24/7 Wall St. · Rich Duprey · · 50s
Electricity Prices Rose in 44 States
Hawaii's power bills jumped 22.5% while national rates rose 3.4%.
In brief
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 rise. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
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.
The main idea
Hawaii's electricity rates increased 22.5% in August 2026, six times the national average rise.
