Chugach Census Area, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Chugach Census Area, Alaska Electricity Overview

With total production of 106,925 megawatt hours, Chugach Census Area is the 12th highest generator of electricity of all 30 counties in the state.

Chugach Census Area is the 6 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 30 counties in the state, with a population of 7,015 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 106,925.

In the past 12 months, Chugach Census Area experienced a 4.24% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Chugach Census Area is 1078th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 59,863 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.

Chugach Census Area produces 55.99% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 59,863 megawatt hours each year.

Chugach Census Area is the 15th worst pollution level from electricity use in Alaska, emitting 19,020,219.66 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    57,414 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    106,925 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    59,863 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    47,062 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    15.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    19,020,220 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,711.36 kg

Valdez, AK Electricity Overview

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Valdez's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 29.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 28.77% higher than Alaska's average price of 22.99 cents, which ranks the city 15th best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in Alaska. More electricity is produced in Valdez than is used, with electricity production totaling 216.80% of consumption. The city's hydroelectric dams and other facilities generate 41,182 megawatt hours, or 58.52% of the city's electricity, ranking them 5th highest hydroelectric energy generating city out of 359 cities in the state.

When considering electricity production, Valdez's top fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 41,182 megawatt hours, or 58.52% of production in the city. Waste/other Oil and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts at 25,547 megawatt hours (36.30%) and 3,642 megawatt hours (5.18%), 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 10,048,966.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the city, which amounts to 2,533.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement the city is the 322nd highest polluting city in the state. Valdez has 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 6th highest for a city in Alaska.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valdez

Valdez residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.296/kWh$0.255/kWh$130.93/mo.$113.74/mo.
15th29.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valdez
8th$130.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valdez Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valdez, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Copper Valley ElectricBUNDLED29.61130.9370,37116,279.024,820,218.01

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Cordova, AK Electricity Overview

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Cordova's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 34.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 49.85% higher than Alaska's average price of 22.99 cents, which ranks the city 92nd best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in Alaska. More electricity is produced in Cordova than is used, with electricity production totaling 125.87% of consumption. The city's hydroelectric dams and other facilities generate 18,681 megawatt hours, or 70.07% of the city's electricity, ranking them 8th highest hydroelectric energy generating city out of 359 cities in the state.

Coming in at as the 61st worst ranked city out of 359 cities in the state, Cordova releases 4,761,360.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. More importantly, the city averages 1,839.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are 4 electricity producing plants in the city, which is the 3rd most power plants in a city in Alaska.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cordova

Cordova residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.408/kWh$0.263/kWh$200.98/mo.$89.30/mo.
92nd34.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cordova
73rd$142.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cordova Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cordova, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.50147.1526,5189,943,514
Copper Valley ElectricBUNDLED29.61130.9316,279.024,820,218.01
Cordova Electric CoopBUNDLED37.03150.4226,7464,747.291,758,100.34

Tazlina CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Tazlina CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 33.55 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 45.92% higher than Alaska's average price of 22.99 cents, which ranks the city 66th 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 $137.45, while the Tazlina CDP average is 1.16% more at $139.04 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 1,579,120.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 3,548.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 75th 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 January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.408/kWh$0.263/kWh$200.98/mo.$89.30/mo.
66th33.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tazlina CDP
21st$139.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tazlina CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tazlina CDP, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.50147.1526,5189,943,514
Copper Valley ElectricBUNDLED29.61130.9316,279.024,820,218.01

Electricity Production in Chugach Census Area, Alaska

Power Plants in Chugach Census Area, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Valdez AK Conventional Hydroelectric 41,182
Valdez AK Waste/other Oil 25,54718,686,933.62731.47
Cordova AK Conventional Hydroelectric 15,433
Glennallen CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 8,4906,531,009.11769.26
Cordova AK Distillate Fuel Oil 8,0655,993,166.53743.11
Valdez AK Distillate Fuel Oil 3,6423,098,965.97850.9
Cordova AK Conventional Hydroelectric 3,248
Slana Generating Station Alaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
Slana CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,4031,112,504.41792.95
Eyak Service Center BESSCordova Electric Coop (100.00%)
Cordova AK Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -85

Chugach Census Area, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

When considering electricity production, Chugach Census Area's top fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 59,863 megawatt hours, or 55.99% of production in the county. Waste/other Oil and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts at 25,547 megawatt hours (23.89%) and 21,600 megawatt hours (20.20%), respectively. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 19,020,219.66 kilograms, which is 15th 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 2,711.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks the county as the 2416th highest polluting county in the nation. Chugach Census Area is home to 9 power plants, which is the 3rd highest number of plants within a county in Alaska.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
55.99%
WASTE/OTHER OIL
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
23.89%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
20.20%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.08%

Chugach Census Area, Alaska Net Metering

Chugach Census Area has 2 out of 4 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Alaska has heavily restricted state level net metering legislation.

Providers In Each City in Chugach Census Area:

  • Cordova, Alaska:
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 23.12%
    • Copper Valley Electric: 27.75%
    • Cordova Electric Coop: 24.93%
    • Birch Creek Village Electric Utility: 24.19%
  • Valdez, Alaska:
    • Copper Valley Electric: 54.67%
    • Birch Creek Village Electric Utility: 45.33%
  • Whittier, Alaska:
    • Copper Valley Electric: 45.80%
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 17.59%
    • Birch Creek Village Electric Utility: 30.62%
    • Chugach Electric: 5.99%

* 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Cordova Electric Coop1,659
2Copper Valley Electric1,433
3Alaska Power and Telephone117
4Tatitlek Electric Utility64

How many power plants are in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

There are 9 electricity plants located in Chugach Census Area, Alaska

How many electric companies offer service in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

Chugach Census Area, Alaska has 4 electricity companies operating in the area.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-09-13