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Nome Census Area, Alaska Electricity Overview
When calculating by number of customers, Nome Joint Utilities is the largest electricity company in Nome Census Area.
As the 17th largest generator of electricity out of 30 counties in the state, Nome Census Area generates 49,804 megawatt hours of electricity.
At an average residential rate of 51.56 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Nome Census Area pay a 222.08% markup from the nationwide average rate.
Nome Census Area is ranked as the 10th largest consuming county out of 30 counties in the state with over 0 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.
Nome Census Area produces 96.07% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 4.75 megawatt hours per citizen and places Nome Census Area as the 541st highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable production per capita a year.
At $232.58, the average monthly residential electric bill in Nome Census Area is 68.52% above the nationwide average bill.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
82,434 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
49,804 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,959 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
47,845 MWh
Production per Capita
4.95 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
47,274,469 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,694.58 kg
Recent Energy News in Nome
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 14.09% to 55.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 48.27 ¢ / kWh
- In Nome, the residential electricity rate decreased by 3.98% to 55 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 57.28 ¢ / kWh
- In Nome, the residential electricity rate increased by 2.05% to 55 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 53.89 ¢ / kWh
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.17% to 55.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 54.98 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,784 positions to 20,809th, from last year's value of 17,025th
- In Nome, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,511 positions to 22,676th, from last year's value of 24,187th
- In Nome, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 607 positions to 22,676th, from last month's value of 22,069th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 82 positions to 20,809th, from last month's value of 20,891st
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 14.44% to $794.42, from last year's value of $694.15
- In Nome, the commercial electricity bill increased by 11.73% to $929.66, from last month's value of $832.05
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 287th, from last year's value of 283rd
- In Nome, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 3 positions to 287th, from last month's value of 284th
- In Nome, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 1.58% to $929.66, from last year's value of $944.64
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 0.16% to $794.42, from last month's value of $795.67
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 976 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 23rd
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 919 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 80th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,361.38 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 235.77 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 86 positions to 90th, from last year's value of 4th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 85 positions to 90th, from last month's value of 5th
- In Nome, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Nome, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,871 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 832nd
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,794 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 909th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,512.08 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 246.82 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 77 positions to 95th, from last year's value of 18th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 77 positions to 95th, from last month's value of 18th
- In Nome, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Nome, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 95th, from last year's value of 94th
- In Nome, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
Electricity Production from Wind
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 150.69 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 11.05 MWhs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 127th, from last year's value of 90th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production national rank dropped by 14 positions to 127th, from last month's value of 113th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production state rank dropped by 1 position to 6th, from last year's value of 5th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average wind production state rank dropped by 1 position to 6th, from last month's value of 5th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 976 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 32nd
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 924 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 84th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 1502095.5106153847 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 149961.08807692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 86 positions to 90th, from last year's value of 4th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 85 positions to 90th, from last month's value of 5th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 2,134 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 565th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 2,118 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 581st
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 1502095.5106153847 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 149961.08807692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 83 positions to 96th, from last year's value of 13th
- In Nome, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 82 positions to 96th, from last month's value of 14th
Nome Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
55¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 2.05% higher than January last year
- 33.99% higher than the Alaska average
- 252.23% higher than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,954th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank is the same since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
55.07¢ per kWh
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 14.09% higher than January last year
- 31.39% higher than the Alaska average
- 224.47% higher than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,954th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank is the same since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$332.53 per month
- 12.17% higher than last month
- 3.19% higher than January last year
- 42.22% higher than the Alaska average
- 120.27% higher than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,932nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 22 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$253.32 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 16.21% higher than January last year
- 37.19% higher than the Alaska average
- 90.95% higher than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 344 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,954th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 18 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
46.64¢ per kWh
- 2.11% lower than last month
- 0.13% lower than January last year
- 31% higher than the Alaska average
- 249.68% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,982nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank is the same since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
46.04¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 13.75% higher than January last year
- 34.88% higher than the Alaska average
- 225.17% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,982nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 142 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$929.66 per month
- 11.73% higher than last month
- 1.58% lower than January last year
- 10.94% lower than the Alaska average
- 42.95% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 22,676th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 607 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,511 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$794.42 per month
- 0.16% lower than last month
- 14.44% higher than January last year
- 10.39% lower than the Alaska average
- 51.46% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 345 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
- 20,809th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,784 since January last year
Nome, AK Electricity Overview
Nome's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 47.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 97.78% more than the average Alaska price of 24.13 cents and 198.15% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city produces 1,959 megawatt hours, which is 6.00% of their total number of megawatt hours generated, from sustainable fuel sources With an estimated 2,235 total residential customers, Nome Joint Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Nome averages 4,894.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 42nd highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 18,037,609.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 25th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Nome's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 94.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nome
Nome residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nome, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 64.86 | 312.17 | 44,561.6 | 28,900,700 | |
| Nome Joint Utilities | BUNDLED | 36.11 | 156.37 | 32,657 | 9,230.08 | 3,332,542.71 |
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Savoonga, AK Electricity Overview
Savoonga's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 51.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 113.73% more than the average Alaska price of 24.13 cents and 222.18% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city is ranked 54th in the state in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 2,418 megawatt hours produced. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 2.4 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Savoonga averages 4,518.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 52nd highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 4,274,387.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 67th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Savoonga's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savoonga
Savoonga residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Savoonga, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 64.86 | 312.17 | 2,418 | 44,561.6 | 28,900,700 |
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Unalakleet, AK Electricity Overview
Unalakleet's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 51.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 113.39% more than the average Alaska price of 24.13 cents and 221.67% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city is ranked 48th in the state in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 3,251 megawatt hours produced. Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop sells an estimated 3,703.98 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Unalakleet averages 4,915.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 41st highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 3,578,521.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 87th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Unalakleet's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Unalakleet
Unalakleet residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Unalakleet, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 64.86 | 312.17 | 44,561.6 | 28,900,700 | |
| Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop | BUNDLED | 51.32 | 193.63 | 3,251 | 1,231.51 | 632,004.65 |
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Electricity Production in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Power Plants in Nome Census Area, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Snake RiverNome Joint Utilities (100.00%) | Nome | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 32,657 | 19,527,241.64 | 597.95 | ||
| Stebbins | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,554 | 2,509,487.54 | 706.1 | |||
UnalakleetUnalakleet Valley Elec Coop (100.00%) | Unalakleet | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,251 | 2,280,348.82 | 701.43 | ||
| Savoonga | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,418 | 1,721,614.84 | 712 | |||
| Gambell | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,310 | 1,542,630.31 | 667.81 | |||
| Shishmaref | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,773 | 1,351,496.17 | 762.27 | |||
| Elim | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,363 | 944,039.67 | 692.62 | |||
Brevig MissionAlaska Village Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Brevig Mission | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,241 | 922,555.6 | 743.4 | ||
| Koyuk | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,237 | 835,508.07 | 675.43 |
Nome Census Area, Alaska Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Nome Census Area averages 4,694.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 47,274,468.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 7th highest for total pollution in Alaska. The main fuel type used in Nome Census Area is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 96.07% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Nome Census Area has the 3rd most electricity producing plants of any county in the state, with 9 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Nome Census Area:
- Brevig Mission, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 55.56%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 44.44%
- Diomede, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Elim, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 40.34%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 59.66%
- Gambell, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 56.96%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 43.04%
- Golovin, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 57.30%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 42.70%
- Koyuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 49.85%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.15%
- Nome, Alaska:
- Nome Joint Utilities: 38.61%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 22.54%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 38.85%
- Savoonga, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 49.65%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.35%
- Shaktoolik, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 41.92%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 58.08%
- Shishmaref, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- St. Michael, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 42.84%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 57.16%
- Stebbins, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Teller, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 47.86%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 52.14%
- Unalakleet, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 33.29%
- Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop: 33.91%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 32.80%
- Wales, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 85.20%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 14.80%
- White Mountain, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 33.35%
- White Mountain, Alaska Electric Utility: 33.30%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 33.35%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Nome Census Area, Alaska?
By total revenue, Nome Joint Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
How many power plants are within Nome Census Area, Alaska?
Nome Census Area, Alaska has 9 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Nome Census Area, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nome Joint Utilities | 2,236 |
| 2 | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | 905 |
| 3 | Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop | 386 |
| 4 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 340 |
| 5 | White Mountain, Alaska Electric Utility | 103 |
How many electric companies offer service in Nome Census Area, Alaska?
Nome Census Area, Alaska is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
