Electric Rates & Providers in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is $126.30
  • The average electricity rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is 12.64¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

The average residential electric bill in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is $126.30 per month. Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is the 3rd most expensive county in Alaska for electricity.

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

The largest electricity company in Ketchikan Gateway Borough by customer count is KPU Ketchikan.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough has accomplished a decrease of 79.07% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation during the previous 12 months.

With total production of 104,336 megawatt hours, Ketchikan Gateway Borough is the 1417th largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties.

Averaging production of 7.49 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Ketchikan Gateway Borough is 16 out of 30 counties in generation per capita in Alaska.

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.62 cents, while residents of Ketchikan Gateway Borough benefit from an average rate that is 23.94% below that at 12.64 cents per kilowatt hour.

Almost 100.13% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's production comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 252nd highest county in the nation out of 3221 counties for total hydroelectric generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    114,635 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.22 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    104,336 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    104,476 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -140 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.49 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    27,376,059 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,963.99 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ketchikan

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Ketchikan Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.69¢ per kWh

  • 1.96% lower than last month
  • 5.81% higher than November last year
  • 48.62% lower than the Alaska average
  • 25.49% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 257 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 4,756th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 904 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 417 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.45¢ per kWh

  • 0.47% higher than last month
  • 4.22% higher than November last year
  • 49.98% lower than the Alaska average
  • 24.48% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 257 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 5,270th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 350 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 177 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$127.48 per month

  • 32.93% higher than last month
  • 15.29% higher than November last year
  • 17.13% lower than the Alaska average
  • 7.81% higher than the US average
  • 30th in the state out of 257 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
  • 20,327th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13,008 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,104 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$122.02 per month

  • 1.17% higher than last month
  • 2.77% higher than November last year
  • 14.68% lower than the Alaska average
  • 14.22% lower than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 257 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 8,600th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 378 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,612 since November last year

Ketchikan, AK Electricity Overview

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On average, Ketchikan's residential electricity price is 12.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.09% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.62 cents. Ketchikan consumers consume 300.80% 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 43,298,493.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 6th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. This total equates to 5,312.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 26th 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 100.63% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ketchikan

Ketchikan residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.105/kWh$180.79/mo.$65.74/mo.
2nd12.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ketchikan
22nd$122.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ketchikan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ketchikan, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
KPU KetchikanBUNDLED12.57124.9822,28378,345.049,847,113

Saxman, AK Electricity Overview

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On average, Saxman's residential electricity price is 12.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.09% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.62 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 1,353,427.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 148th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 77th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 3,801.76 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 September and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.105/kWh$180.79/mo.$65.74/mo.
2nd12.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Saxman
22nd$122.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Saxman Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Saxman, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
KPU KetchikanBUNDLED12.57124.9878,345.049,847,113

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Swan LakeSoutheast Alaska Power Agency (100.00%)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 70,593755
Ketchikan AK Conventional Hydroelectric 22,4231255
Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK Conventional Hydroelectric 11,4601755
Ketchikan AK Distillate Fuel Oil -1407622,614,946.994-161,535.3479

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Production Fuel Makeup

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.13%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.13%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Ketchikan Gateway Borough results in the release of 27,376,058.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2464th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3221 counties. This total results in 1,963.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 2513th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 100.13% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Ketchikan Gateway Borough has 4 electricity producing plants, which is 711th most in the US.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Net Metering

The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is about 1.59% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Ketchikan Gateway Borough a rank of 98th best in the US out of 3221.

Power Companies in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?

By total revenue, KPU Ketchikan is the largest electricity provider 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.

Which electricity companies offer service in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1KPU Ketchikan7,971

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-09-30