Energy in the U.S. state of Hawaii is produced from a mixture of fossil fuel and renewable resources. Producing energy is complicated by the state's isolated location and lack of fossil fuel resources. The state relies heavily on imports of petroleum; Hawaii has the highest share of petroleum use in the United States, with 67% of electricity generation in the state coming from petroleum in 2023, compared to less than 1% nationally.[1][2]
As of 2021 renewable energy made up 34.5% on Oahu, Maui and the island of Hawaii.[3]
Hawaii has the highest electricity prices in the United States. As of 2016 the average cost of electricity was $0.24 per kilowatt-hour, followed by Alaska at $0.19. The U.S. average was $0.10.
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- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What is U.S. electricity generation by energy source?". Energy Information Administration. February 29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Hawaiian Electric hits nearly 35% renewable energy, exceeding state mandate". www.hawaiianelectric.com.