Electric Rates & Providers in Nome Census Area, AK

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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 51.53 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 221.77% 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 540th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable production per capita a year.

At $232.14, the average monthly residential electric bill in Nome Census Area is 69.19% above the nationwide average bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    82,413 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 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

    47,155,537 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,682.77 kg

Nome, AK Electricity Overview

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Nome's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 47.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 99.39% more than the average Alaska price of 23.89 cents and 197.51% 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 4,893.62 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 18,032,978.53 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 October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.574/kWh$0.388/kWh$322.26/mo.$140.67/mo.
173rd47.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nome
227th$215.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nome Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nome, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Alaska Village Electric CooperativeBUNDLED63.94308.4744,687.8328,575,047
Nome Joint UtilitiesBUNDLED36.11156.3732,6579,230.083,332,542.71

Savoonga, AK Electricity Overview

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Savoonga's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 51.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 115.72% more than the average Alaska price of 23.89 cents and 221.86% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city is ranked 53rd 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 2.41 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 4,498.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 51st highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 4,255,672.99 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 August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.551/kWh$0.369/kWh$296.82/mo.$133.47/mo.
221st51.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Savoonga
287th$232.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Savoonga Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Savoonga, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Alaska Village Electric CooperativeBUNDLED63.94308.472,41844,687.8328,575,047

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Unalakleet, AK Electricity Overview

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Unalakleet's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 51.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 115.42% more than the average Alaska price of 23.89 cents and 221.42% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city is ranked 47th 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 4,902.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 40th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 3,568,757.59 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 August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.551/kWh$0.369/kWh$296.88/mo.$133.49/mo.
220th51.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Unalakleet
259th$219.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Unalakleet Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Unalakleet, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.49150.4327,355.9310,256,119
Alaska Village Electric CooperativeBUNDLED63.94308.4744,687.8328,575,047
Unalakleet Valley Elec CoopBUNDLED51.32193.633,2511,231.51632,004.65

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Electricity Production in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Power Plants in Nome Census Area, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Nome AK Distillate Fuel Oil 32,65719,527,241.64597.95
Stebbins AK Distillate Fuel Oil 3,5542,509,487.54706.1
Unalakleet AK Distillate Fuel Oil 3,2512,280,348.82701.43
Savoonga AK Distillate Fuel Oil 2,4181,721,614.84712
Gambell AK Distillate Fuel Oil 2,3101,542,630.31667.81
Shishmaref AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,7731,351,496.17762.27
Elim AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,363944,039.67692.62
Brevig Mission AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,241922,555.6743.4
Koyuk AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,237835,508.07675.43

Nome Census Area, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Nome Census Area averages 4,682.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 47,155,537.17 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.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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96.07%
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3.93%

Nome Census Area, Alaska Net Metering

Nome Census Area has 1 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Alaska has restricted regulations for consumers interested in investing in personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The single company in Nome Census Area who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 4.30%. With a state average energy loss of 4.46%, Nome Census Area is ranked as the 5th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

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 Power and Telephone: 50.15%
    • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 49.85%
  • Nome, Alaska:
    • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 38.85%
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 22.54%
    • Nome Joint Utilities: 38.61%
  • Savoonga, Alaska:
    • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.35%
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 49.65%
  • 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 Power and Telephone: 47.86%
    • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 52.14%
  • 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?

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-13