Bethel Census Area, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Bethel Census Area, AK is $289.95
- The average electricity rate in Bethel Census Area, AK is 74.70¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Bethel Census Area, AK
The average residential electric bill in Bethel Census Area, AK is $289.95 per month. Bethel Census Area, AK is the 27th most expensive county in Alaska for electricity.
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Bethel Census Area, Alaska Electricity Overview
Bethel Census Area residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $289.95, which is 104.55% higher than the state average bill of $141.75 and 97.86% higher than the nationwide average bill of $146.54.
The county is ranked as the 15th highest generator of electricity in Alaska out of 30 counties for electricity generation, generating 56,680 megawatt hours.
Bethel Census Area uses 168.63% more electricity than it produces.
Bethel Census Area is the 1311th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the country, with a population of 18,514 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 56,680.
Bethel Census Area uses non-renewable sources to produce 3.06 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 608th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Bethel Census Area is Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
152,261 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
56,680 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
56,680 MWh
Production per Capita
3.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
83,389,989 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,504.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bethel
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Rates and Production Categories
Bethel Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
67.65¢ per kWh
- 6.31% lower than last month
- 5.31% higher than November last year
- 173.83% higher than the Alaska average
- 297.11% higher than the US average
- 221st in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 31,229th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 487 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
70.01¢ per kWh
- 0.41% higher than last month
- 8.95% higher than November last year
- 181.18% higher than the Alaska average
- 324.52% higher than the US average
- 227th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 31,237th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 478 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$312.43 per month
- 2.04% lower than last month
- 1.5% lower than November last year
- 103.11% higher than the Alaska average
- 164.24% higher than the US average
- 252nd in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 31,739th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 517 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 49 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$331.27 per month
- 0.12% lower than last month
- 7.46% higher than November last year
- 131.64% higher than the Alaska average
- 132.89% higher than the US average
- 222nd in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
- 31,197th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 530 since November last year
Bethel, AK Electricity Overview
Bethel's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 70.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, regrettably, 321.12% higher than the average national rate of 16.62 cents. More electricity is consumed in Bethel than is produced, with electricity usage totaling 117.42% of production. Non-renewable fuels are used to generate 43,935 megawatt hours in the city, which is 100.00% of their total production.
Releasing 33,769,196.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Bethel ranks 11th highest out of 359 cities in Alaska for total emissions from electricity use. Averaging 5,383.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 22nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Bethel's main fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, accounting for 43,935 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bethel
Bethel residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bethel, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 69.95 | 333.05 | 43,935 | 43,938.76 | 30,735,330 |
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Tuntutuliak CDP, AK Electricity Overview
Tuntutuliak CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 69.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, regrettably, 318.77% higher than the average national rate of 16.62 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Tuntutuliak Community Services Association. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $190.99 per month.
Releasing 4,075,489.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Tuntutuliak CDP ranks 72nd highest out of 359 cities in Alaska for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 3,801.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 159th worst in Alaska for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tuntutuliak CDP
Tuntutuliak CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tuntutuliak CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuntutuliak Community Services Association | BUNDLED | 69.36 | 193.73 | 527.64 | 365,960.94 |
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Nunapitchuk, AK Electricity Overview
Nunapitchuk's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 70.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, regrettably, 321.12% higher than the average national rate of 16.62 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. With a population of 999 citizens, the city is the 77th most populated city in the state.
Releasing 3,797,960.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Nunapitchuk ranks 79th highest out of 359 cities in Alaska for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 3,801.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 159th worst in Alaska for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nunapitchuk
Nunapitchuk residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nunapitchuk, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 69.95 | 333.05 | 43,938.76 | 30,735,330 |
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Bethel Census Area, Alaska Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 43,935 | 1 | 30,230,679.39 | 1 | 688.08 | 51 | |||
| Toksook Bay | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,855 | 20 | 2,593,868.08 | 23 | 672.86 | 57 | |||
| Kasigluk CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,949 | 29 | 2,004,537.81 | 31 | 679.73 | 55 | |||
| Quinhagak | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,409 | 34 | 1,345,273.2 | 47 | 558.44 | 62 | |||
| Aniak | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,017 | 39 | 1,941,048.68 | 32 | 962.34 | 8 | |||
Upper KalskagAlaska Village Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Lower Kalskag | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,515 | 51 | 1,090,353.59 | 53 | 719.71 | 41 |
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Production Fuel Makeup
As the 5th highest ranked county out of 30 counties in Alaska, Bethel Census Area releases 83,389,988.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 4,504.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 1610th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to 6 power plants, which is 489th most in the country. Bethel Census Area has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Distillate Fuel Oil.
Providers In Each City in Bethel Census Area:
- Akiak, Alaska:
- Akiak City Council: 100.00%
- Aniak, Alaska:
- Aniak Light & Power Company: 100.00%
- Bethel, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Chefornak, Alaska:
- Chefornak, Alaska Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Chuathbaluk, Alaska:
- Middle Kuskokwim Electric: 100.00%
- Eek, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Goodnews Bay, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kwethluk, Alaska:
- Kuiggluum Kallugvia: 100.00%
- Lower Kalskag, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Mekoryuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Napakiak, Alaska:
- Napakiak Ircinraq Power: 100.00%
- Napaskiak, Alaska:
- Napaskiak Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Nightmute, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Nunapitchuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Platinum, Alaska:
- Platinum, City of Alaska: 100.00%
- Quinhagak, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Toksook Bay, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Upper Kalskag, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
Bethel Census Area, Alaska is home to 9 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
Bethel Census Area, Alaska has 6 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
By total megawatt hours sold, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What electricity companies offer service in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | 2,663 |
| 2 | Akiachak Native Community Electric Company | 304 |
| 3 | Kuiggluum Kallugvia | 275 |
| 4 | Middle Kuskokwim Electric | 230 |
| 5 | Aniak Light & Power Company | 225 |
| 6 | Tuntutuliak Community Services Association | 169 |
| 7 | Kwig Power Company | 164 |
| 8 | Napakiak Ircinraq Power | 161 |
| 9 | Chefornak, Alaska Electric Utility | 156 |
