California
vsHawaii
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| California | Metric | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| 32.54¢/kWh | Residential | 40.59¢/kWh |
| 26.36¢/kWh | Commercial | 36.37¢/kWh |
| 21.62¢/kWh | Industrial | 31.46¢/kWh |
| #50 | Price Rank | #51 |
| 50.8% | Renewable % | 21.2% |
Generation Mix
California
Hawaii
Frequently Asked Questions
California has cheaper residential electricity at 32.54¢/kWh. The difference is 8.05¢/kWh between the two states. California ranks #50 and Hawaii ranks #51 cheapest among all states.
California gets 50.8% of electricity from renewables, while Hawaii gets 21.2%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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