Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
High Power Bills?
Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is KPU Ketchikan.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough's average residential electricity rate is 25.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 56.52% higher than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Power facilities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough saw a 531.13% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production over the course of the previous year, which is an unfortunate circumstance.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough generates 7.72 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1009th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US for production per capita.
As the 1358th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, Ketchikan Gateway Borough generates 107,559 megawatt hours of electricity.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough produces 94.26% of their required electricity and must bring in the additional 5.74% from other counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
114,106 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
107,559 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
108,228 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-669 MWh
Production per Capita
7.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,816,651 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
273.81 kg
Ketchikan, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Ketchikan's residential electricity price is 26.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 66.26% above the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. Ketchikan consumers consume 343.65% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. KPU Ketchikan has an estimated 6 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Ketchikan results in the release of 23,350,837.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 20th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. This total equates to 2,865.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 320th worst in Alaska for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 11th most out of any city in Alaska. In Ketchikan, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 103.45% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ketchikan
Ketchikan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| KPU Ketchikan | BUNDLED | 11.92 | 115.58 | 19,414 | 76,335.78 | 9,095,895 |
Sign up for our newsletter, Watts Up in Energy, to receive updates on the latest energy news.
Saxman, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Saxman's residential electricity price is 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.56% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.01 cents. KPU Ketchikan is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Saxman is the 147th largest city in Alaska, with a population of 356.
Electricity use in Saxman results in the release of 1,396,799.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 147th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 79th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 3,923.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Saxman have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saxman
Saxman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Saxman, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPU Ketchikan | BUNDLED | 11.92 | 115.58 | 76,335.78 | 9,095,895 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Electricity Production in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Power Plants in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swan LakeSoutheast Alaska Power Agency (100.00%) | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 75,793 | ||||
KetchikanKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 20,083 | ||||
SilvisKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,352 | ||||
S W BaileyKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | -669 | 678,674.36 | -1,014.46 |
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Details
Electricity use in Ketchikan Gateway Borough results in the release of 3,816,651.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2817th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. This total results in 273.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 2819th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 100.62% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Ketchikan Gateway Borough has 4 electricity producing plants, which is 679th most in the US.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
How many power plants are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska has 4 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
By total revenue, KPU Ketchikan is the largest electricity provider in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
What electricity companies offer service in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KPU Ketchikan | 7,948 |
| 2 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 57 |
