Electricity In Alaska
- Population731,545
- Total Consumption5,916,440 MWh / 8.09 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption2,691,467,049 kg
- Total Production6,060,384 MWh / 8.28 MWh per capita
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alaska
Alaska residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electric Rates:
Energy Profile of Alaska
Alaska's Electricity Prices and Usage
Alaska's average residential electricity rate in 2022 is 22.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 65.62% above the United States average rate of 13.62 cents.. Residents in the state don’t have much choice in their electricity provider due to the fact that Alaska has a regulated electricity market based on the consumer’s home address. Overall, residents living in state use a grand total of over 5,900,000 megawatt hours for their electricity needs. With 144,043 total residential customers, Chugach Electric is the largest supplier in the state. The US average monthly residential power bill is $121.91, while the Alaska average is $132.44 per month. Alaska ranks 39th in the country for best average monthly bill total. There are over 2,691,467,049.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity consumption in the state, which is enough to make Alaska the 49th worst CO2 emitting state in the US based on total kilograms emitted.
Residential Electricity Providers in Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric | BUNDLED | 20.86 | 102.87 | 718,499 | 149,862,666 | 1,480,946.77 |
| Matanuska Electric Association | BUNDLED | 21.43 | 132.18 | 452,628 | 97,009,344 | 757,505.23 |
| Golden Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 26.18 | 158.03 | 290,337 | 76,008,986 | 884,836 |
| Homer Electric Association | BUNDLED | 28.16 | 143.54 | 174,607 | 49,167,175 | 443,686 |
| Alaska Electric Light & Power Company | BUNDLED | 12.16 | 108 | 159,712 | 19,426,300 | 124,714 |
| KPU Ketchikan | BUNDLED | 11.66 | 111.56 | 74,517 | 8,690,725 | 92,477 |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 47.14 | 217.62 | 43,789 | 20,641,246 | 114,614 |
| City of Sitka Utilities | BUNDLED | 17.07 | 156.41 | 41,409.49 | 7,070,161.35 | |
| Kodiak Electric Association Inc | BUNDLED | 17.43 | 112.29 | 38,245 | 6,665,000 | 151,101 |
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 32.04 | 129.18 | 26,980 | 8,644,409 | 65,450 |
Power Plants in Alaska
| Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southcentral Power ProjectChugach Electric (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | Natural Gas | 822,673 | 345,218,123.04 | 419.63 | ||
Eklutna Generation StationMatanuska Electric Association (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | Natural Gas | 729,085 | 335,788,565.14 | 460.56 | ||
Bradley LakeAlaska Energy Authority (100.00%) | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Conventional Hydroelectric | 466,635 | ||||
North PoleGolden Valley Electric (100.00%) | North Pole | Waste/other Oil | 448,785 | 280,902,146.34 | 625.92 | Yes | |
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2Chugach Electric (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | Natural Gas | 447,493 | 212,983,158.36 | 475.95 | ||
Nikiski Combined CycleHomer Electric Association (100.00%) | Kenai | Natural Gas | 404,839 | 190,688,195.32 | 471.02 | ||
| Healy CDP | Coal | 375,523 | 510,099,394.94 | 1,358.37 | |||
SnettishamAlaska Industrial Dev&Exp Auth (100.00%) | Juneau and | Conventional Hydroelectric | 283,197 | ||||
Aurora Energy LLC ChenaAurora Energy LLC (100.00%) | Fairbanks | Coal | 188,212 | 230,701,597.02 | 1,225.75 | ||
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Conventional Hydroelectric | 170,181 |
Quick Facts
Alaska averages 8.09 megawatt hours used per year per person. The state is 44th for megawatt hours consumed per person.
The 4,296,226.46 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel sources puts Alaska at 46th worst in the United States in non-renewable power production.
Electricity production from the burning of coal as a fuel totals 811,138.02 megawatt hours, giving Alaska the 39th position in the nationwide rankings.
Alaska produces 70.89% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 5.87 megawatt hours per citizen and places Alaska as the 38th highest state for non-renewable generation per capita per year.
Alaska has seen a 0.80% population decline in the previous 12 months.
Alaska has seen a 1.84% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the past 12 months.
| County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East Borough | 3,337 | 2 | 2 | 67.53 | $427.06/mo |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 5,634 | 2 | 4 | 37.41 | $132.15/mo |
| Anchorage Municipality | 288,000 | 2 | 8 | 20.93 | $106.58/mo |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,386 | 3 | 6 | 68.73 | $232.18/mo |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 836 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Denali Borough | 2,097 | 1 | 2 | 26.18 | $158.03/mo |
| Dillingham Census Area | 4,916 | 3 | 3 | 46.25 | $207.80/mo |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 96,849 | 2 | 7 | 55.25 | $208.87/mo |
| Haines Borough | 2,530 | 2 | 1 | 45.11 | $158.24/mo |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 2,148 | 1 | 4 | 64.04 | $127.50/mo |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,974 | 2 | 8 | 12.16 | $108.00/mo |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 58,708 | 1 | 8 | 28.16 | $143.54/mo |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,901 | 1 | 6 | 11.66 | $111.56/mo |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,998 | 2 | 7 | 32.28 | $164.96/mo |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 8,314 | 1 | 10 | 47.14 | $217.62/mo |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 108,317 | 1 | 1 | 21.43 | $132.18/mo |
| Nome Census Area | 10,004 | 1 | 9 | 47.14 | $217.62/mo |
| North Slope Borough | 9,832 | 2 | 10 | 61.34 | $151.18/mo |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 7,621 | 2 | 8 | 65.15 | $258.64/mo |
| Petersburg Borough | 3,266 | 1 | 2 | 10.29 | $136.21/mo |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 6,203 | 2 | 10 | 31.44 | $129.45/mo |
| Sitka City and Borough | 8,493 | 1 | 17.07 | $156.41/mo | |
| Skagway Municipality | 1,183 | 4 | 3 | 42.70 | $142.33/mo |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 6,893 | 1 | 5 | 26.18 | $158.03/mo |
| Valdez-Cordova Census Area | 9,202 | 2 | 10 | 27.15 | $115.20/mo |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 2,502 | 2 | 1 | 57.22 | $185.76/mo |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 579 | 1 | 1 | 47.14 | $217.62/mo |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 5,230 | 5 | 3 | 63.28 | $160.25/mo |
Emitting 2,691,467,049.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the state of Alaska is the 49th worst in the country for total emissions from electricity use. This total also can be equated to a ranking of 35th highest in the United States for emissions per resident with an average of 3,679.15 kilograms of emissions citizen. About 43.62% of Alaska’s electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Conventional Hydroelectric at 26.47% and Coal at 13.38% of production. Alaska is home to 140 electricity producing plants, which is the 23rd highest number of plants in a state and the 1st highest number of plants per capita in a state.
FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Alaska
What is a good electricity rate in Alaska?
The average electricity price paid by residents of Alaska in 2022 is 22.55 cents per kilowatt hour.
Where does Alaska get its electricity?
Alaska’s electricity is produced using primarily Natural Gas, which makes up 43.62% of the fuel used in the state. The second and third most used fuels are Conventional Hydroelectric and Coal, which make up 26.47% and 13.38% of total generation respectively.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Alaska?
The largest electricity company in Alaska by megawatt hours sold is Chugach Electric.
How many power plants are located within Alaska?
There are 140 active electricity plants located in Alaska
What power companies offer service in Alaska?
| State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chugach Electric | 144,043 |
| 2 | Matanuska Electric Association | 67,824 |
| 3 | Golden Valley Electric | 47,388 |
| 4 | Homer Electric Association | 32,882 |
| 5 | Alaska Electric Light & Power Company | 17,502 |
| 6 | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | 11,531 |
| 7 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 8,182 |
| 8 | KPU Ketchikan | 7,857 |
| 9 | Kodiak Electric Association Inc | 6,166 |
| 10 | City of Sitka Utilities | 5,772 |
How many electric companies offer service in Alaska?
Alaska has 53 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
Does Alaska have a deregulated electricity market?
No, Alaska has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single provider choice for their electricity needs.
What is the average electric bill in Alaska?
The average electric bill in Alaska in 2022 is $132 while the national average is $122.
What is the cheapest electricity company in Alaska?
| Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petersburg Power Plant | 10.29 | 2,218 |
| 2 | KPU Ketchikan | 11.66 | 7,857 |
| 3 | Wrangell, Alaska Electric Utility | 12.07 | 2,043 |
| 4 | Alaska Electric Light & Power Company | 12.16 | 17,502 |
| 5 | Metlakatla Power & Light | 15.28 | 957 |
| 6 | Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative | 16.86 | 2,032 |
| 7 | City of Sitka Utilities | 17.07 | 5,772 |
| 8 | North Slope Borough Power & Light | 17.35 | 1,221 |
| 9 | Kodiak Electric Association Inc | 17.43 | 6,166 |
| 10 | Chugach Electric | 20.86 | 144,043 |
