Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
At $187.89, the Northwest Arctic Borough average monthly residential electric bill is 40.69% above the Alaska average bill and 44.69% above the US average.
As the 1527th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation, Northwest Arctic Borough produces 31,833 megawatt hours of electricity.
Northwest Arctic Borough is the 2416th worst pollution level from electricity use in the United States, emitting 36,341,694.44 kilograms of CO2 gases.
There was a 3.22% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Northwest Arctic Borough.
Northwest Arctic Borough generates 3.74 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 550th highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita.
Northwest Arctic Borough is the 2667th largest county in the nation, with 7,793 residents residing within the county's borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
63,718 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
31,833 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,649 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
29,184 MWh
Production per Capita
4.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
36,341,694 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,663.38 kg
Kotzebue, AK Electricity Overview

Kotzebue averages a residential electricity rate of 40.69 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 77.62% more than the state's average price of 22.91 cents, ranking the city at 171st out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city ranks 15th out of 359 cities in Alaska for renewable electricity generation per capita, with 0.85 megawatt hours being produced per resident in the city. Power production plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel sources for 85.87% of the megawatt hours generate.
Kotzebue is home to one electricity producing plant. Emissions in the city average 4,993.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 30th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution for the city from electricity use is 15,489,817.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 29th highest in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kotzebue
Kotzebue residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kotzebue, 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 | |
Kotzebue Electric Association | BUNDLED | 36.73 | 205.09 | 18,753 | 7,954 | 2,921,528 |
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Selawik, AK Electricity Overview

Selawik averages a residential electricity rate of 42.46 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 85.36% more than the state's average price of 22.91 cents, ranking the city at 179th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 3.49 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 56th highest generator in the state out of 359 cities. The city is ranked 45th in Alaska in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 2,827 megawatt hours produced.
In Selawik, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,684.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 36th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 3,790,097.2 kilograms, the city ranks 69th worst in Alaska for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Selawik is home to one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Selawik
Selawik residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Selawik, 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 | 2,827 | 44,865 | 22,084,797 |
Noorvik, AK Electricity Overview

Noorvik averages a residential electricity rate of 41.89 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 82.86% more than the state's average price of 22.91 cents, ranking the city at 175th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 2.89 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 67th highest generator in the state out of 359 cities. The city is ranked 54th in Alaska in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 2,007 megawatt hours produced.
In Noorvik, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,543.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 42nd worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 3,153,083.62 kilograms, the city ranks 84th worst in Alaska for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Noorvik is home to one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Noorvik
Noorvik residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Noorvik, Alaska
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 35.70 | 141.2 | 26,616 | 9,502,712 | |
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 49.23 | 234.45 | 2,007 | 44,865 | 22,084,797 |
Electricity Production in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Power Plants in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kotzebue HybridKotzebue Electric Association (100.00%) | Kotzebue | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 18,753 | 12,641,374.95 | 674.1 | ||
Selawik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,827 | 2,157,889.62 | 763.31 | |||
Noorvik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,007 | 1,572,708.01 | 783.61 | |||
Kivalina | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,828 | 1,246,520.56 | 681.9 | |||
Noatak CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,808 | 1,301,045.65 | 719.6 | |||
Kiana | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,670 | 1,380,981.2 | 826.93 | |||
Shungnak | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,642 | 1,306,824.12 | 795.87 | |||
Ambler | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,298 | 994,119.78 | 765.89 |
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Details
Northwest Arctic Borough is home to 8 electricity producing plants, which is the 4th most power plants within a county in Alaska. For every citizen in the county there are 4,663.38 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. A total of 36,341,694.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county a year. This is enough to rank 2416th highest in the country for total pollution from electricity consumption.
Providers In Each City in Northwest Arctic Borough:
- Ambler, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Buckland, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 46.17%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 53.83%
- Deering, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 27.96%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 36.03%
- Ipnatchiaq Electric Company: 36.01%
- Kiana, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kivalina, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kobuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.00%
- Kotzebue, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 34.21%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 30.55%
- Kotzebue Electric Association: 35.23%
- Noorvik, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 54.23%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 45.77%
- Selawik, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.00%
- Shungnak, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.00%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
The largest electricity supplier in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska by total revenue is Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What electricity companies offer service in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | 1,543 |
2 | Kotzebue Electric Association | 1,310 |
3 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 574 |
4 | Ipnatchiaq Electric Company | 71 |
How many power plants are in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
There are 8 active electricity plants located in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska