Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

Kenai Peninsula Borough has emissions of 2,040.8 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Alaska average of 3,906.08.

Kenai Peninsula Borough is the 5 highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 30 counties in Alaska, with a population of 58,711 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 927,171.

Kenai Peninsula Borough has a population of 58,711 citizens.

Kenai Peninsula Borough had a 0.19% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the preceding 12 months.

Kenai Peninsula Borough has the 701st highest electricity generation in the United States out of 3230 counties, producing 927,171 megawatt hours.

Kenai Peninsula Borough saw a 2.98% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production within the last 12 months, surely a step in the wrong direction.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    480,491 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    927,171 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    410,716 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    516,455 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    15.79 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    119,817,310 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,040.8 kg

Kalifornsky CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Kalifornsky CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 33.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 108.59% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $147.79 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 32,829,447.7 kilograms, which is 11th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. More importantly, the city averages 3,895.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 143rd 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$0.369/kWh$0.259/kWh$185.62/mo.$99.50/mo.
42nd33.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kalifornsky CDP
65th$147.79Average 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 TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED29.00144.87175,743.1250,965,229

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Kenai, AK Electricity Overview

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Kenai's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 33.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 109.43% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $147.94 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 29,027,651.2 kilograms, which is 13th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. More importantly, the city averages 3,895.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 79th 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$0.371/kWh$0.260/kWh$185.94/mo.$99.51/mo.
45th33.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kenai
68th$147.94Average 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 TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED29.00144.87175,743.1250,965,229

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Sterling CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Sterling CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 34.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 115.96% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. The city is the 72nd highest generator in the state out of 359 cities, averaging 2.75 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. Sterling CDP produces 33.64% 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 24,747,155.4 kilograms, which is 17th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 61st highest in Alaska in emissions per capita, averaging 4,113.56 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$0.392/kWh$0.269/kWh$188.90/mo.$99.58/mo.
64th34.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sterling CDP
81st$149.06Average 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 TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Homer Electric AssociationBUNDLED29.00144.8716,561175,743.1250,965,229

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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 432,139203,030,694.16469.83
Kenai Peninsula Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 376,661
Tesoro Kenai Cogeneration PlantTesoro Alaska Company LLC (100.00%)
Nikiski CDP AK Natural Gas 69,21114,253,862.09205.95
Kenai Peninsula Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 34,055
Sterling CDP AK Natural Gas 16,5619,195,563.3555.25
Beluga CDP AK Natural Gas 5255,748,148.9810,948.86
Seldovia AK Distillate Fuel Oil 13077,342.65594.94
Seward AK Distillate Fuel Oil 130195,505.041,503.88
Nikiski CDP AK Natural Gas -318151,539.36-476.54

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Kenai Peninsula Borough has about 55.67% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas. Combined with Conventional Hydroelectric (44.30%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.03%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation. Approximately 2,040.8 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are emitted in the county from electricity use, ranking them as the 23rd worst polluter in Alaska out of 30 counties. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 119,817,310.02 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
55.67%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
44.30%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 66.67% 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 3.56% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Kenai Peninsula Borough a rank of 624th best in the country out of 3230.

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 Association33,758
2Alaska Power and Telephone203

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.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06