Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Electricity Overview
Renewable electricity fuels account for 97.09%, or 50,777 megawatt hours, of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's total energy generation.
The 1,524 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel sources ranks Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area at 21st in Alaska out of 30 counties in non-renewable power production.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area pay an average rate of 129.94% above the national average at 36.83 cents per kilowatt hour.
Hydroelectric power accounts for 97.09% of the electricity produced in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area after a 5.45% in electricity produced using hydroelectric power.
Consumers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area pay $151.54 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average bill of $140.01.
As the 22nd highest county in Alaska for non-renewable production per capita, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area generates 0.26 megawatt hours per person per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
48,623 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.26 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
52,301 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
50,777 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,524 MWh
Production per Capita
8.89 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,450,737 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
246.47 kg
Recent Energy News in Metlakatla CDP
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 82 positions to 26,589th, from last year's value of 26,671st
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 155 positions to 26,654th, from last year's value of 26,499th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 64 positions to 26,654th, from last month's value of 26,590th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 24 positions to 26,589th, from last month's value of 26,613th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 12 positions to 206th, from last year's value of 218th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 12 positions to 203rd, from last year's value of 215th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate decreased by 7.33% to 37.22 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 40.17 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.62% to 37.22 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 36.63 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.65% to 37.73 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 37.97 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 203rd, from last month's value of 204th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.12% to 37.73 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 37.78 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 800 positions to 25,746th, from last year's value of 26,546th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 275 positions to 25,741st, from last year's value of 25,466th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3 positions to 25,741st, from last month's value of 25,738th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 2.45% to 30.88 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 30.15 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 5 positions to 25,746th, from last month's value of 25,751st
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 3.48% to 32.4 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 33.57 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 3.19% to 32.4 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 33.47 ¢ / kWh
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 205th, from last year's value of 207th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 205th, from last month's value of 206th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.31% to 30.88 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 30.98 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,165 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,538th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 304.4 MWhs
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 58 positions to 95th, from last year's value of 37th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Metlakatla CDP, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 95th, from last year's value of 94th
Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 285.35 MWhs
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 83 positions to 337th, from last year's value of 254th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 13th, from last year's value of 10th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 1 position to 337th, from last year's value of 338th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 674 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 325th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 19.06 MWhs
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 20 positions to 90th, from last year's value of 70th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Metlakatla CDP, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,734 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 965th
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 25456.058538461537 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 18 positions to 96th, from last year's value of 78th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 706 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 302nd
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 25456.058538461537 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Metlakatla CDP, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 18 positions to 90th, from last year's value of 72nd
Metlakatla CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
37.22¢ per kWh
- 1.62% higher than last month
- 7.33% lower than February last year
- 10.23% lower than the Alaska average
- 128.41% higher than the US average
- 203rd in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since February last year
- 26,654th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 64 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 155 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
37.73¢ per kWh
- 0.65% lower than last month
- 0.12% lower than February last year
- 9.73% lower than the Alaska average
- 122.73% higher than the US average
- 206th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since February last year
- 26,589th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 82 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$177.79 per month
- 3.05% lower than last month
- 0.02% higher than February last year
- 15.79% lower than the Alaska average
- 41.82% higher than the US average
- 175th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 28 since February last year
- 24,661st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,304 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 388 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$152.16 per month
- 0% higher than last month
- 2.57% higher than February last year
- 17.82% lower than the Alaska average
- 14.81% higher than the US average
- 178th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since February last year
- 20,534th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 58 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,253 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
32.4¢ per kWh
- 3.19% lower than last month
- 3.48% lower than February last year
- 7.07% lower than the Alaska average
- 137.94% higher than the US average
- 205th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 25,746th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 800 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
30.88¢ per kWh
- 0.31% lower than last month
- 2.45% higher than February last year
- 9.37% lower than the Alaska average
- 118.72% higher than the US average
- 207th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 25,741st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 275 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$520.89 per month
- 4.51% higher than last month
- 1.82% higher than February last year
- 50.11% lower than the Alaska average
- 68.86% lower than the US average
- 133rd in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
- 13,849th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,652 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 745 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$470.65 per month
- 0.16% higher than last month
- 6.5% higher than February last year
- 47.13% lower than the Alaska average
- 71.35% lower than the US average
- 134th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 9,747th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 174 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,441 since February last year
Metlakatla CDP, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Metlakatla CDP's residential electricity rate is 25.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 59.08% above the average US price of 16.02 cents. Metlakatla CDP produces 36.83% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants. Metlakatla Power & Light sells an estimated 209.16 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity providers.
Metlakatla CDP's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. The city produces 4,121 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 4,017,481.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 78th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,780.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 322nd highest polluting city in Alaska when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Metlakatla CDP has the 11th most electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Metlakatla CDP
Metlakatla CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Metlakatla CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.83 | 152.11 | 27,468.55 | 10,392,393 | |
| Metlakatla Power & Light | BUNDLED | 13.13 | 138.12 | 4,396 | 8,951.34 | 1,175,150.44 |
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Craig, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Craig's residential electricity rate is 37.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 136.21% above the average US price of 16.02 cents. Citizens of Craig use 62.61% less megawatt hours than is generated in the city. Alaska Power and Telephone sells an estimated 0.03 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity providers.
Craig's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. The city produces 23,379 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 316,909.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 256th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 287.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 327th highest polluting city in Alaska when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Craig has the 6th most electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with 3 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Craig
Craig residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Craig, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.83 | 152.11 | 24,345 | 27,468.55 | 10,392,393 |
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Klawock, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Klawock's residential electricity rate is 37.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 136.21% above the average US price of 16.02 cents. Klawock citizens use 2349.79% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up for the excess usage. With a rise of 7.75% in CO2 emissions per person, the city has work to do to combat future emissions issues.
Klawock's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 283 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 3,335,869.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 95th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,143.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 68th highest polluting city in Alaska when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Klawock has the 15th highest number of electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Klawock
Klawock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Klawock, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.83 | 152.11 | 283 | 27,468.55 | 10,392,393 |
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Electricity Production in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Power Plants in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Bear LakeAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Craig | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 23,379 | ||||
Purple LakeMetlakatla Power & Light (100.00%) | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 14,102 | ||||
South ForkAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,163 | ||||
Chester LakeMetlakatla Power & Light (100.00%) | Metlakatla CDP | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,121 | ||||
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,012 | |||||
False IslandAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Craig | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 606 | 466,871.07 | 770.41 | ||
Craig (AK)Alaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Craig | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 360 | 380,638.45 | 1,057.33 | ||
Klawock Power Generation StationAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Klawock | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 283 | 253,289.78 | 895.02 | ||
CentennialMetlakatla Power & Light (100.00%) | Metlakatla CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 275 | 366,562.68 | 1,332.96 | ||
Thorne Bay PlantAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%) | Thorne Bay | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 26 | 84,676.87 | 3,256.8 | ||
| Hydaburg | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | -26 | 8,445.46 | -324.83 |
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Details
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 50,777 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 1,450,736.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2855th largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 25th highest in Alaska out of 30 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 246.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2826th ranked county in the nation for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is home to 11 electricity producing plants, which is highest in the state.
Providers In Each City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Coffman Cove, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Craig, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Edna Bay, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Hydaburg, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Kasaan, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Klawock, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
- Thorne Bay, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
There are 11 power plants located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
By total megawatt hours sold, Metlakatla Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
How many electric companies offer service in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
Which electricity companies offer service in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metlakatla Power & Light | 966 |
| 2 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 54 |
