State of Hawaii Electricity Generation and Consumption in 2013 and Recent Trends

Posted on Oct 16, 2014 in Reports

In November 2013, the Research and Economic Analysis Division of DBEDT conducted a study to examine Hawaii’s electric power industry based on data up to 2012. As a follow up to the 2013 study, this study intends to answer the following research questions:

  • Who produces electricity in Hawaii?
  • What type of fuels are used to generate electricity in Hawaii?
  • What are the main factors that affect electricty prices in Hawaii?
  • How have the factors affecting electricty prices changed over time?
  • What role does renewable energy play in electricity generation?
  • What factors impact the production cost of electricity?
  • Who consumes electricity in Hawaii?
  • What are the recent trends in electricity consumption by types of consumers?

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