Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Northwest Arctic Borough by number of customers is Kotzebue Electric Association.
Northwest Arctic Borough had a 5.09% increase in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding year.
Northwest Arctic Borough generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 1.72 megawatt hours per resident and places Northwest Arctic Borough as the 632nd highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita each year.
Citizens of Northwest Arctic Borough consume enough electricity to emit 4,292.67 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 10th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in Alaska.
Northwest Arctic Borough has a population of 7,776 residents.
Northwest Arctic Borough has achieved a decrease of 2.63% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
64,164 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
13,340 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
13,340 MWh
Production per Capita
1.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
33,379,834 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,292.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kotzebue
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Kotzebue Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
48¢ per kWh
- 10.44% lower than last month
- 13.96% higher than April last year
- 92.85% higher than the Alaska average
- 183.8% higher than the US average
- 151st in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 30,739th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 859 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 544 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
43.82¢ per kWh
- 1.13% higher than last month
- 10.09% higher than April last year
- 79.88% higher than the Alaska average
- 171.76% higher than the US average
- 151st in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 31,386th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 64 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$270.28 per month
- 14.9% lower than last month
- 9.83% higher than April last year
- 98.72% higher than the Alaska average
- 139.73% higher than the US average
- 183rd in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 31,619th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$238.17 per month
- 0.85% higher than last month
- 11.14% higher than April last year
- 69.73% higher than the Alaska average
- 75.02% higher than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 31,592nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 192 since April last year
Kotzebue, AK Electricity Overview
Kotzebue averages a residential electricity rate of 43.82 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 79.88% more than the state's average price of 24.36 cents, ranking the city at 151st out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $238.17 per month. Kotzebue Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Kotzebue is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 3,857.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 84th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. A total of 12,340,331.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kotzebue
Kotzebue residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kotzebue, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue Electric Association | BUNDLED | 43.86 | 238.17 | 20,922 | 7,784.49 | 3,414,474 |
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Kivalina, AK Electricity Overview
Kivalina averages a residential electricity rate of 66.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 173.16% more than the state's average price of 24.36 cents, ranking the city at 227th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 1.86 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 68th highest generator in the state out of 359 cities. The city is ranked 60th in Alaska in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 1,682 megawatt hours produced.
In Kivalina, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,258.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 50th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 3,854,311.85 kilograms, the city ranks 77th worst in Alaska for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Kivalina is home to one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kivalina
Kivalina residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kivalina, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 66.53 | 320.79 | 1,682 | 44,624.69 | 29,690,315 |
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Buckland, AK Electricity Overview
Buckland is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 3,857.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 205th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. A total of 2,611,567.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selawik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,790 | 2,004,982.31 | 718.63 | |||
| Noorvik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,181 | 1,588,932.18 | 728.53 | |||
| Noatak CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,912 | 1,389,426.67 | 726.69 | |||
| Kiana | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,790 | 1,324,974.46 | 740.21 | |||
| Shungnak | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,746 | 1,141,174.53 | 653.59 | |||
| Kivalina | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,682 | 1,149,545.91 | 683.44 | |||
| Ambler | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,239 | 1,020,789.66 | 823.88 |
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Details
In Northwest Arctic Borough, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the county's citizens emit 4,292.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 10th highest polluting county out of 30 counties in the state. With total emissions of 33,379,834.18 kilograms, the county ranks 9th worst in the state and 2435th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Northwest Arctic Borough has 7 power producing plants in the county. This is the 344th most power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Northwest Arctic Borough:
- Ambler, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Deering, Alaska:
- Ipnatchiaq Electric Company: 100.00%
- Kiana, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kivalina, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kobuk, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kotzebue, Alaska:
- Kotzebue Electric Association: 100.00%
- Noorvik, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Selawik, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Shungnak, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* 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 Kotzebue Electric Association.
How many electric companies offer service in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
There are 2 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 | Kotzebue Electric Association | 1,319 |
| 2 | Ipnatchiaq Electric Company | 66 |
How many power plants are in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
There are 7 active electricity plants located in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
