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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Honolulu

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.38Electric Rate
$3.50Gas Rate

Falling

Down 5% YoY; solar integration reducing peak energy costs despite high baseline

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Hawaii Benchmarking (Act 070)

Active

State-level benchmarking for large commercial buildings. Hawaii has a 100% renewable energy target by 2045.

50,000 sqft

September 1 annually

Up to $500 per violation

Compliance Timeline

September 1 annually

Hawaii Benchmarking (Act 070) - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

Electric

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Hawaii Gas

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

September 1 annually

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