Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
Releasing 599,507,718.49 kilograms of CO2 gases, Fairbanks North Star Borough has the 531st highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is home to 95,356 citizens and its power plants generate 728,224 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 7.64 megawatt hours per capita.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is the 3rd highest polluting county in the state based on emissions per person. The county emits 6,287.05 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
About 269,208.46 megawatt hours of electricity in Fairbanks North Star Borough are created a year using natural gas. This is 2.82 megawatt hours per consumer in the county a year.
In the past 12 months, Fairbanks North Star Borough saw a 0.52% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is 4th in Alaska out of 30 counties for natural gas generation, with 143.54 megawatt hours produced using the source.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
786,764 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
728,224 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
728,224 MWh
Production per Capita
7.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
599,507,718 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,287.05 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fairbanks
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Rates and Production Categories
Fairbanks Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
32.92¢ per kWh
- 3.6% higher than last month
- 0.48% higher than May last year
- 31.55% higher than the Alaska average
- 99.68% higher than the US average
- 115th in the state out of 255 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 29,902nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 226 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
30.94¢ per kWh
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 7% higher than May last year
- 26.95% higher than the Alaska average
- 91.63% higher than the US average
- 114th in the state out of 255 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 30,320th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 342 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$147.64 per month
- 8.11% lower than last month
- 9.59% lower than May last year
- 18.28% higher than the Alaska average
- 18.86% higher than the US average
- 152nd in the state out of 255 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since May last year
- 26,725th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,209 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,487 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$178.95 per month
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 8.72% higher than May last year
- 27.81% higher than the Alaska average
- 30.88% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 255 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since May last year
- 30,228th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 139 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,674 since May last year
Fairbanks, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Fairbanks is about 30.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.95% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.37 cents and 91.63% higher than the nationwide average of 16.14. There is 28.99% more electricity used in Fairbanks than is generated, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties. Selling an estimated 6,129.06 megawatt hours per year, Golden Valley Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
About 269,805,853 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Fairbanks because of electricity consumption. The city also ranks 4th worst in the state in emissions per citizen, averaging 8,171.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. The city has the 3rd most electricity producing plants of any city in Alaska, with 4 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairbanks
Fairbanks residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairbanks, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 30.58 | 178.94 | 6,275 | 284,602.23 | 87,042,610 |
Zips with electric coverage in Fairbanks, Alaska include: 99709, 99705, 99701, 99712, 99703
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Badger CDP, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Badger CDP is about 30.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.95% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.37 cents and 91.63% higher than the nationwide average of 16.14. Customers in Badger CDP deal with 4.57 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 374.1 minutes. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Golden Valley Electric.
Emitting 74,609,123.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Badger CDP is the 3rd worst out of 359 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 84th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Badger CDP, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Badger CDP
Badger CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Badger CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 30.58 | 178.94 | 284,602.23 | 87,042,610 |
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College CDP, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for College CDP is about 30.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.95% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.37 cents and 91.63% higher than the nationwide average of 16.14. There is 53.21% more electricity used in College CDP than is generated, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties. With an estimated 139 residential customers, Golden Valley Electric is the largest provider in the city.
College CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 52,805,743.02 kilograms, which is 5th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 46th worst in the state in emissions per capita, averaging 4,476.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. Roughly 97.32% of College CDP's electricity is generated using Coal. Also used is Distillate Fuel Oil at 2.46% and Natural Gas at 0.23%. College CDP is home to one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in College CDP
College CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in College CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 30.58 | 178.94 | 284,602.23 | 87,042,610 |
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Electricity Production in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Power Plants in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North PoleGolden Valley Electric (100.00%) | North Pole | AK | Waste/other Oil | 453,499 | 294,060,914.02 | 648.43 | Yes | |
Aurora Energy LLC ChenaAurora Energy LLC (100.00%) | Fairbanks | AK | Coal | 143,360 | 175,088,485.26 | 1,221.32 | ||
Utility Plants SectionDoyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright (100.00%) | Fairbanks | AK | Coal | 64,020 | 56,433,226.56 | 881.49 | ||
University of Alaska FairbanksUniversity of Alaska (100.00%) | College CDP | AK | Coal | 63,532 | 36,907,138.25 | 580.92 | ||
FairbanksGolden Valley Electric (100.00%) | Fairbanks | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 6,275 | 9,484,550.16 | 1,511.48 | ||
Battery Energy Storage SystemGolden Valley Electric (100.00%) | Fairbanks | AK | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -2,462 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Details
Fairbanks North Star Borough has the 531st highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all counties in the country, releasing 599,507,718.49 kilograms a year. The county also ranks 879th highest in emissions per person in the county, averaging 6,287.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Waste/other Oil makes up 50.90% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Coal and Distillate Fuel Oil are also important fuel types in the county, with 269,208.46 (36.97%) and 90,702.33 (12.46%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Fairbanks North Star Borough has the 10th most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 6 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Fairbanks North Star Borough:
- Fairbanks, Alaska:
- Golden Valley Electric: 100.00%
- North Pole, Alaska:
- Golden Valley Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is home to 6 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
By total customer count, Golden Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What electricity companies offer service in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Valley Electric | 17,671 |
