Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 28.84 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Anchorage Municipality pay a 80.14% markup from the nationwide average rate.
On average, Anchorage Municipality citizens are responsible for 3,474.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 17th worst polluting county out of 30 counties in the state based on per capita emissions.
Anchorage Municipality generates 15.01% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the surplus.
Anchorage Municipality averages 0.33 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 18th highest in Alaska out of 30.
Anchorage Municipality has seen a rise of about 30.37% in power produced by wind turbines.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Anchorage Municipality is $129.59, compared to the Alaska average bill of $138.03. Anchorage Municipality residents enjoy a 6.12% lower average expense each month compared to other residents in Alaska.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,350,597 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,703,433 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
94,144 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,609,289 MWh
Production per Capita
9.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
997,587,316 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,474.16 kg
Anchorage municipality, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Anchorage municipality is about 28.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 19.50% above Alaska's average rate of 24.13 cents, ranking the city at 9th best average for electricity rate out of 359 cities in the state. Power production plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 96.52% of the megawatt hours produce. This is the most out of the 359 cities in Alaska. With an estimated 106,486 total residential customers, Chugach Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Anchorage municipality averages 3,474.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 316th worst in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. At 3,474.16 kilograms per person and 287,145 residents in the city, the city emits 997,587,316.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the highest amount in the state for total pollution from electricity use. Natural Gas makes up 96.46% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Anchorage municipality. Wind and Landfill Gas make up 2.01% and 1.47% of production, respectively. Anchorage municipality has 7 electricity plants, which is the highest for a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anchorage municipality
Anchorage municipality residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
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 | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| Chugach Electric | BUNDLED | 21.00 | 107.17 | 2,077,661 | 593,447.83 | 124,629,025 |
| Matanuska Electric Association | BUNDLED | 22.19 | 134.93 | 531,626 | 461,948.25 | 102,508,509 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southcentral Power ProjectChugach Electric (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Natural Gas | 1,151,237 | 467,069,935.5 | 405.71 | ||
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2Chugach Electric (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Natural Gas | 908,598 | 399,525,457.52 | 439.72 | ||
Eklutna Generation StationMatanuska Electric Association (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Natural Gas | 531,626 | 246,300,964.98 | 463.3 | ||
Fire Island WindCook Inlet Region, Inc. (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Wind | 54,443 | ||||
JBER Landfill Gas Power PlantDoyon Utilities, LLC (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Landfill Gas | 39,703 | 21,467,652.63 | 540.71 | ||
Hank Nikkels Plant 1Chugach Electric (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Natural Gas | 17,826 | 12,966,108.13 | 727.37 |
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Anchorage Municipality averages 3,474.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 3,474.16 kilograms per person and 287,145 citizens in the county, the county emits 997,587,316.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 343rd worst rank in the United States Roughly 96.46% of Anchorage Municipality's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Other fuels used include Wind at 2.01% and Landfill Gas at 1.47%. Anchorage Municipality has 6 electricity plants, which is 8th highest in the state.
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 | 106,486 |
| 2 | Matanuska Electric Association | 5,228 |
| 3 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 22 |
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 are 6 active electricity plants in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
