Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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 1288th largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Averaging production of 7.49 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Ketchikan Gateway Borough is 15 out of 30 counties in generation per capita in Alaska.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Ketchikan Gateway Borough benefit from an average rate that is 25.38% below that at 12.03 cents per kilowatt hour.
Almost 100.13% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's production comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 200th highest county in the nation out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
115,019 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 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
27,609,002 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,980.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ketchikan
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Rates and Production Categories
Ketchikan Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.55¢ per kWh
- 6.45% higher than last month
- 6.4% higher than April last year
- 49.56% lower than the Alaska average
- 25.77% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 4,957th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 864 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 259 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.08¢ per kWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 2% higher than April last year
- 50.39% lower than the Alaska average
- 25.05% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 4,767th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 280 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$147.37 per month
- 1.98% lower than last month
- 0.67% lower than April last year
- 8.35% higher than the Alaska average
- 30.71% higher than the US average
- 64th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 26 since April last year
- 28,953rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,380 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 365 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.63 per month
- 0.07% lower than last month
- 0.86% lower than April last year
- 16.88% lower than the Alaska average
- 14.29% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 8,397th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 253 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 463 since April last year
Ketchikan, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Ketchikan's residential electricity price is 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.05% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. Ketchikan consumers consume 301.80% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. KPU Ketchikan has an estimated 6 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Ketchikan results in the release of 43,636,883.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 6th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. This total equates to 5,354.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 24th worst in Alaska for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 11th most out of any city in Alaska. In Ketchikan, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.63% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ketchikan
Ketchikan residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPU Ketchikan | BUNDLED | 12.03 | 116.62 | 22,283 | 76,280.72 | 9,176,581 |
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Saxman, AK Electricity Overview
On average, Saxman's residential electricity price is 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.05% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. KPU Ketchikan is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Saxman is the 147th largest city in Alaska, with a population of 356.
Electricity use in Saxman results in the release of 1,373,291.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 147th largest emissions amount in Alaska out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 205th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 3,857.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Saxman have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saxman
Saxman residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Saxman, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPU Ketchikan | BUNDLED | 12.03 | 116.62 | 76,280.72 | 9,176,581 |
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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 | 70,593 | ||||
KetchikanKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 22,423 | ||||
SilvisKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,460 | ||||
S W BaileyKPU Ketchikan (100.00%) | Ketchikan | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | -140 | 22,614,947 | -161,535.34 |
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Details
Electricity use in Ketchikan Gateway Borough results in the release of 27,609,002.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2510th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. This total results in 1,980.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 2592nd 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 618th most in the US.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KPU Ketchikan | 7,950 |
