Chugach Census Area, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chugach Census Area, Alaska Electricity Overview
In Chugach Census Area, 44,687 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Chugach Census Area is 741st in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
When calculating by total customers, Copper Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Chugach Census Area.
Chugach Census Area is the 14th most populated county in the state.
The county is ranked as the 1298th largest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation for electricity generation, producing 100,721 megawatt hours.
There was a 13.84% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the last 12 months in Chugach Census Area.
On average, Chugach Census Area residents are responsible for 2,963.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,121.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
57,885 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
100,721 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
56,034 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
44,687 MWh
Production per Capita
14.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
20,792,344 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,963.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Valdez
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Valdez Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
35.73¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 6.43% higher than April last year
- 43.56% higher than the Alaska average
- 111.27% higher than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 30,015th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 421 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
35.06¢ per kWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 4.96% higher than April last year
- 43.94% higher than the Alaska average
- 117.47% higher than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 30,470th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 756 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$140.21 per month
- 13.75% lower than last month
- 3.59% higher than April last year
- 3.09% higher than the Alaska average
- 24.36% higher than the US average
- 61st in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 28,103rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,337 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,536 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.04 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 4.93% higher than April last year
- 3.37% higher than the Alaska average
- 6.59% higher than the US average
- 65th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 20,088th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 131 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,110 since April last year
Valdez, AK Electricity Overview
Valdez's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 35.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 43.94% higher than Alaska's average price of 24.36 cents, which ranks the city 121st best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in Alaska. There is 103.64% more electricity produced than consumed in Valdez, leading to potential exportation of the excess. There has been a 17.31% rise in the use of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuels in Valdez during the last 12 months.
When considering electricity production, Valdez's top fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 33,930 megawatt hours, or 50.91% of production in the city. Waste/other Oil and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts at 24,008 megawatt hours (36.03%) and 8,704 megawatt hours (13.06%), respectively. The city is the 36th highest ranked city in the state out of 359 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the city emitting 11,946,737.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the city, which amounts to 3,012.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement the city is the 321st highest polluting city in the state. Valdez has 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 5th highest for a city in Alaska.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valdez
Valdez residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valdez, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 34.97 | 145.06 | 66,642 | 14,613.81 | 5,110,345.89 |
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Cordova, AK Electricity Overview
Cordova's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 48.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 97.54% higher than Alaska's average price of 24.36 cents, which ranks the city 153rd best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in Alaska. More electricity is produced in Cordova than is used, with electricity production totaling 132.96% of consumption. The city's hydroelectric dams and other facilities generate 22,104 megawatt hours, or 77.85% of the city's electricity, ranking them 7th highest hydroelectric energy generating city out of 359 cities in the state.
Cordova is the 57th highest ranked city in the state out of 359 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 5,380,652.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also results in a ranking of 325th worst in Alaska for emissions per resident from electricity use, with an average of 2,079.08 kilograms of emissions per person. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Cordova, with 77.85% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Cordova has 3 power generation plants, which is the 5th most for a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cordova
Cordova residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cordova, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 47.99 | 178.54 | 28,394 | 4,187.58 | 2,009,663.17 |
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Tazlina CDP, AK Electricity Overview
Tazlina CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 35.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 43.94% higher than Alaska's average price of 24.36 cents, which ranks the city 121st best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in Alaska. Copper Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Tazlina CDP average is 5.09% more at $145.04 per month.
Tazlina CDP is the 135th highest ranked city in the state out of 359 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 1,716,613.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 3,857.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 84th worst in Alaska for emissions per capita. In Tazlina CDP, there are no electricity facilities. The city must depend on electricity imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tazlina CDP
Tazlina CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tazlina CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 34.97 | 145.06 | 14,613.81 | 5,110,345.89 |
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Electricity Production in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Power Plants in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon GulchCopper Valley Electric (100.00%) | Valdez | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 33,930 | ||||
Valdez CogenCopper Valley Electric (100.00%) | Valdez | AK | Waste/other Oil | 24,008 | 17,546,911.08 | 730.88 | ||
Power CreekCordova Electric Coop (100.00%) | Cordova | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,154 | ||||
| Valdez | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 8,704 | 6,781,187.41 | 779.09 | |||
| Cordova | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 6,290 | 7,154,195.31 | 1,137.39 | |||
GlennallenCopper Valley Electric (100.00%) | Glennallen CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 5,685 | 4,696,936.28 | 826.2 | ||
Humpback CreekCordova Electric Coop (100.00%) | Cordova | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,950 |
Chugach Census Area, Alaska Details
When considering electricity production, Chugach Census Area's top fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 56,034 megawatt hours, or 55.63% of production in the county. Waste/other Oil and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts at 24,008 megawatt hours (23.84%) and 20,679 megawatt hours (20.53%), respectively. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 20,792,343.98 kilograms, which is 16th largest emissions amount in the state out of 30 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the county, which amounts to 2,963.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks the county as the 2334th highest polluting county in the nation. Chugach Census Area is home to 7 power plants, which is the 5th highest number of plants within a county in Alaska.
Providers In Each City in Chugach Census Area:
- Cordova, Alaska:
- Cordova Electric Coop: 100.00%
- Valdez, Alaska:
- Copper Valley Electric: 100.00%
- Whittier, Alaska:
- Chugach Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
By total megawatt hours sold, Copper Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Valley Electric | 66,325 |
| 2 | Cordova Electric Coop | 1,549 |
| 3 | Tatitlek Electric Utility | 52 |
How many power plants are in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
There are 7 electricity plants located in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
How many electric companies offer service in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
Chugach Census Area, Alaska has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
