Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 46.6¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 51st cheapest in the country, 148% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $6.80 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.22
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$6.80
15 kWh
Per year
$81.64
175 kWh
By usage level in Hawaii
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.40 | $40.82 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.80 | $81.64 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.45 | $13.60 | $163 |
Hawaii vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Hawaii?
At Hawaii's current average residential rate of 46.6¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.22 per day, $6.80 per month, or $81.64 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Hawaii more expensive than average?
Yes. Hawaii's electricity costs about 148% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $6.80 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii residents pay an average of 46.6¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 51st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.