Nome Census Area, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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.
Nome Census Area generates 0.21 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Nome Census Area the 18th highest ranking county out of 30 counties for renewable production per capita in the state.
Wind turbines produce 0.21 megawatt hours per year per person for Nome Census Area residents, which is 5th highest county in Alaska out of 30 counties.
In Nome Census Area, 48,780 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. Nome Census Area ranks 8th out of 30 counties in Alaska for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 10.62% within the past 12 months.
With a state average residential electricity bill of $133.55, Nome Census Area citizens, on average, pay about 40.83% more than other residents per month for electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
82,140 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
50,910 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,130 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
48,780 MWh
Production per Capita
5.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
45,566,510 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,535.79 kg
Nome, AK Electricity Overview
Nome's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 41.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 82.23% more than the average Alaska price of 22.91 cents and 188.70% higher than the national average of 14.46. The city produces 2,130 megawatt hours, which is 6.36% of their total number of megawatt hours generated, from sustainable fuel sources With an estimated 2,216 total residential customers, Nome Joint Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Nome averages 4,865.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 33rd highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 17,997,945.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 25th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Nome's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 93.64% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nome
Nome residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nome, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 35.70 | 141.2 | 26,616 | 9,502,712 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 49.23 | 234.45 | 44,865 | 22,084,797 | |
| Nome Joint Utilities | BUNDLED | 37.75 | 152.07 | 33,504 | 8,512 | 3,213,572.4 |
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Savoonga, AK Electricity Overview
Savoonga's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 42.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 85.56% more than the average Alaska price of 22.91 cents and 193.98% higher than the national average of 14.46. The city is ranked 49th in the state in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 2,484 megawatt hours produced. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 2.39 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Savoonga averages 4,227.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 52nd highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 3,529,898.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 76th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Savoonga's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savoonga
Savoonga residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Savoonga, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 35.70 | 141.2 | 26,616 | 9,502,712 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 49.23 | 234.45 | 2,484 | 44,865 | 22,084,797 |
Unalakleet, AK Electricity Overview
Unalakleet's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 44.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 94.64% more than the average Alaska price of 22.91 cents and 208.36% higher than the national average of 14.46. The city is ranked 41st in the state in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 3,597 megawatt hours produced. Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop sells an estimated 3,954.98 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Unalakleet averages 4,652.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 38th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 3,558,913.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 75th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Unalakleet's main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Unalakleet
Unalakleet residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Unalakleet, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 35.70 | 141.2 | 26,616 | 9,502,712 | |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 49.23 | 234.45 | 44,865 | 22,084,797 | |
| Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop | BUNDLED | 48.64 | 195.94 | 3,597 | 1,314.97 | 639,545.61 |
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 | 33,504 | 19,937,735.54 | 595.09 | ||
UnalakleetUnalakleet Valley Elec Coop (100.00%) | Unalakleet | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,597 | 2,413,550.06 | 670.99 | ||
| Stebbins | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,472 | 2,435,182.29 | 701.38 | |||
| Savoonga | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,484 | 1,658,273.87 | 667.58 | |||
| Gambell | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,176 | 1,624,788.36 | 746.69 | |||
| Shishmaref | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,798 | 1,344,087.87 | 747.55 | |||
| Elim | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,353 | 936,631.37 | 692.26 | |||
| Koyuk | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,265 | 856,029.06 | 676.7 | |||
Brevig MissionAlaska Village Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Brevig Mission | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,261 | 902,553.19 | 715.74 |
Nome Census Area, Alaska Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Nome Census Area averages 4,535.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 45,566,509.83 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 95.82% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Nome Census Area has the 2nd 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 Power and Telephone: 44.44%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 55.56%
- 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 Power and Telephone: 42.70%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 57.30%
- Koyuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 49.85%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.15%
- Nome, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 38.85%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 22.54%
- Nome Joint Utilities: 38.61%
- Savoonga, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 49.65%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.35%
- Shaktoolik, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 58.08%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 41.92%
- Shishmaref, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- St. Michael, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 57.16%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 42.84%
- Stebbins, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Teller, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 52.14%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 47.86%
- Unalakleet, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 32.80%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 33.29%
- Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop: 33.91%
- Wales, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 14.80%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 85.20%
- White Mountain, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 33.35%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 33.35%
- White Mountain, Alaska Electric Utility: 33.30%
* 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 | 2,217 |
| 2 | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | 909 |
| 3 | Unalakleet Valley Elec Coop | 386 |
| 4 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 335 |
| 5 | White Mountain, Alaska Electric Utility | 104 |
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.
