Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

Kenai Peninsula Borough has emissions of 2,039.65 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Alaska average of 3,548.59.

Kenai Peninsula Borough has seen a 18.97% drop during the previous year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Almost 45.98% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 117th county out of 3221 counties in the US for total hydroelectric generation.

As the 464th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, Kenai Peninsula Borough generates 8.55 megawatt hours per person per year.

Kenai Peninsula Borough has the 2nd highest electricity production out of 30 counties in the state, generating 929,589 megawatt hours.

The burning of non-renewable fuel sources in electricity generation in Kenai Peninsula Borough has declined by 1.53% over the past year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    480,514 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    929,589 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    427,399 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    502,190 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    15.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    119,750,059 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,039.65 kg

Kalifornsky CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Kalifornsky CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 32.65 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 112.83% above the average US rate of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $143.94 per month. Homer Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Kalifornsky CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 29,907,477.86 kilograms, which is 11th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. More importantly, the city averages 3,548.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 75th highest in Alaska in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kalifornsky CDP

Kalifornsky CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.351/kWh$0.259/kWh$185.62/mo.$99.50/mo.
46th32.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kalifornsky CDP
82nd$143.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kalifornsky CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kalifornsky 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
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED28.58141.25172,15049,195,016

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Kenai, AK Electricity Overview

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Kenai's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 32.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 113.67% above the average US rate of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $144.03 per month. Homer Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Kenai's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 26,444,058.5 kilograms, which is 13th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. More importantly, the city averages 3,548.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 75th highest in Alaska in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kenai

Kenai residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.352/kWh$0.260/kWh$185.94/mo.$99.51/mo.
50th32.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kenai
84th$144.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kenai Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kenai, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.50147.1526,5189,943,514
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED28.58141.25172,15049,195,016

Sterling CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Sterling CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 33.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 120.17% above the average US rate of 15.34 cents. The city is the 41st highest generator in the state out of 359 cities, averaging 5.51 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. Sterling CDP produces 67.27% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from nearby municipalities or rural area power generation facilities.

Sterling CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 24,540,707.41 kilograms, which is 15th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 55th highest in Alaska in emissions per capita, averaging 4,079.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to one power producing plant. In Sterling CDP, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sterling CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.364/kWh$0.269/kWh$188.90/mo.$99.58/mo.
88th33.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sterling CDP
96th$144.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sterling CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sterling 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
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED28.58141.2533,121172,15049,195,016

Electricity Production in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Power Plants in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Nikiski CDP AK Natural Gas 399,354189,294,468.3474
Kenai Peninsula Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 391,018
Tesoro Kenai Cogeneration PlantTesoro Alaska Company LLC (100.00%)
Nikiski CDP AK Natural Gas 72,97515,025,212.44205.9
Kenai Peninsula Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 36,381
Sterling CDP AK Natural Gas 33,12117,552,990.84529.97
Nikiski CDP AK Natural Gas 7852,352,786.522,997.18
Seward AK Distillate Fuel Oil 335269,736.2805.18
Seldovia AK Distillate Fuel Oil 224152,240.56679.65
Beluga CDP AK Natural Gas -4,6047,017,503.36-1,524.22

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Kenai Peninsula Borough has about 53.96% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas. Combined with Conventional Hydroelectric (45.98%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.06%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation. Approximately 2,039.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are emitted in the county from electricity use, ranking them as the 22nd worst polluter in Alaska out of 30 counties. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 119,750,059.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Kenai Peninsula Borough has 9 electricity generation plants, which is 3rd most in Alaska.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
53.96%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
45.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Alaska has highly restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Kenai Peninsula Borough has an average of 5.98% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The US average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Kenai Peninsula Borough a rank of 2595th best in the country out of 3221.

Power Companies in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Providers In Each City in Kenai Peninsula Borough:

  • Homer, Alaska:
    • Homer Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Kachemak, Alaska:
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 35.97%
    • Homer Electric Association: 64.03%
  • Kenai, Alaska:
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 47.12%
    • Homer Electric Association: 52.88%
  • Seldovia, Alaska:
    • Homer Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Seward, Alaska:
    • Seward Public Utilities: 100.00%
  • Soldotna, Alaska:
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.00%
    • Homer Electric Association: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Homer Electric Association33,458
2Alaska Power and Telephone201

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

By total megawatt hours sold, Homer Electric Association is the largest electricity provider in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

How many power plants are within Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska has 9 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-09-13