Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 28.25 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Anchorage Municipality pay a 77.71% markup from the nationwide average rate.
Anchorage Municipality is the 2126th highest polluting county in the country based on pollution per capita.
The use of natural gas in Anchorage Municipality yields a total of 1.63 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 534th in the country out of 3230 counties.
Anchorage Municipality is the highest producing county in the state out of 30 counties when considering megawatt hours generated from renewable fuels.
Anchorage Municipality produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.13 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Emitting 1,118,771,255.76 kilograms of CO2 gases, Anchorage Municipality has the 309th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,359,881 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
38,673 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
38,671 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2 MWh
Production per Capita
0.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,118,771,256 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,896.19 kg
Anchorage municipality, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Anchorage municipality is about 28.25 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 20.22% above Alaska's average rate of 23.50 cents, ranking the city at 9th best average for electricity rate out of 359 cities in the state. There are 1.63 megawatt hours generated by plants in the city from the burning of natural gas. This is the 3rd most for a city in the state out of 359 cities. Power plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 0.00% of the megawatt hours generate.
Emissions in Anchorage municipality average 3,896.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 6th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 3,896.19 kilograms per person and 287,145 people in the city, the city emits 1,118,771,255.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the worst rank in the state for total emissions. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. When considering electricity generation, Anchorage municipality's top fuel is Landfill Gas, accounting for 38,671.37 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anchorage municipality
Anchorage municipality residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anchorage municipality, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.46 | 149.37 | 27,113.29 | 10,156,727 | |
| Chugach Electric | BUNDLED | 20.21 | 102.85 | 1,805,318 | 591,607.59 | 119,535,544 |
| Matanuska Electric Association | BUNDLED | 22.13 | 133.92 | 678,552 | 456,891.28 | 101,103,221 |
Zips with electric coverage in Anchorage municipality, Alaska include: 99504, 99508, 99507, 99577, 99502, 99515, 99516, 99501, 99517, 99503, 99518 and 6 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Power Plants in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JBER Landfill Gas Power PlantDoyon Utilities, LLC (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Landfill Gas | 38,944 | 21,114,766.32 | 542.18 |
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Details
Emissions in Anchorage Municipality average 3,896.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2126th highest polluting county based on emissions per capita. At 3,896.19 kilograms per person and 287,145 residents in the county, the county emits 1,118,771,255.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There is one electricity plant in the county. Anchorage Municipality's main fuel consumed for electricity production is Landfill Gas. They generate 38,671.37 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total generation in the county, from this fuel source.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
The largest electricity supplier in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska by total revenue is Chugach Electric.
What electricity companies offer service in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chugach Electric | 106,445 |
| 2 | Matanuska Electric Association | 5,195 |
| 3 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 21 |
How many electric companies offer service in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
There is one active electricity plant in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
