Hawaii Needs Affordable, Cleaner, and Reliable Energy — Now
Hawaii’s households and businesses face the highest electricity rates in the nation.1 On Oahu, heavy dependence on imported oil leaves the grid vulnerable to price volatility, outages, and growing reliability risks. As demand rises and aging infrastructure strains the system, the urgency to act continues to grow.
Oahu is Facing an Energy Crisis
Highest electricity prices in the U.S.
Hawaii households pay nearly 3x the national average for electricity.1
Heavy dependence on foreign oil
About 67% of Oahu’s electricity is generated by burning oil — the highest dependence in the country.2
Frequent Blackouts
Nearly 20% of Hawaiian Electric’s generation fleet has recently been offline or operating well below capacity.3
Growing Energy Demand
The state's electricity demand is projected to nearly double over the next 20 years.3
A Practical Path Forward
Oahu’s energy challenges require solutions that keep power reliable while bringing costs down. The Coalition for Hawaii’s Energy Future brings together local organizations, community leaders, and energy experts to advance practical strategies that strengthen the grid and support cleaner, more affordable energy for everyone.
Learn more about the state-led analysis shaping Hawaii’s energy transition — and the near-term options that can reduce oil dependence and improve grid performance.
U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2025, May 15). Hawaii State Energy Profile.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Plant Fuel Monthly, Supply and Disposition of Energy Reports; PUC Docket Filing 2007-0008 Renewable Portfolio Law Examination 2023.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office. (2025). Alternative fuels, repowering, and energy transition study.