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- Despite having the third-lowest total energy consumption among the states, Hawaii uses 16 times more energy than it produces.
- In 2024, about 33% of Hawaii's total generation statewide came from renewable sources of energy. The three big islands of Kauai, Hawaii, and Maui are required to obtain 100% of their electricity from renewables by 2035.
- In 2024, solar power provided about 22% of Hawaii's total electricity, about two-thirds of which came from small-scale, customer-sited solar panel systems. Hawaii has the 11th-highest small-scale solar generation among the states.
- Hawaii has the highest average electricity price of any state, more than triple the U.S. average price. The state's electricity use is the fourth lowest in the nation.
- Petroleum accounts for about 90% of Hawaii's total energy consumption, the highest share for any state.
Last Updated: May 15, 2025