Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
With a Alaska average residential electricity bill of $136.86, Northwest Arctic Borough residents pay about 69.36% more than other residents in the state.
Northwest Arctic Borough ranks 845th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 29,533 of the county's 34,622 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
Northwest Arctic Borough produces 3.8 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 573rd highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.
Northwest Arctic Borough has the 18th largest electricity generation in the state out of 30 counties, generating 34,622 megawatt hours.
Of all of the US counties, Northwest Arctic Borough is 480th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Northwest Arctic Borough has a population of 7,776 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
63,639 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
34,622 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,089 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
29,533 MWh
Production per Capita
4.45 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
35,846,976 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,609.95 kg
Kotzebue, AK Electricity Overview
Kotzebue averages a residential electricity rate of 48.71 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 103.83% more than the state's average price of 23.89 cents, ranking the city at 190th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production is 1.59 megawatt hours per capita, which ranks the city 16th in Alaska out of 359 cities. Production of electricity from wind totals 5,089 megawatt hours..
Kotzebue is home to one electricity producing plant. Emissions in the city average 4,553.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 49th 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 14,565,762.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 31st 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 ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.49 | 150.43 | 27,355.93 | 10,256,119 | |
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 63.94 | 308.47 | 44,687.83 | 28,575,047 | |
Kotzebue Electric Association | BUNDLED | 42.32 | 229.26 | 20,922 | 7,762.9 | 3,285,515 |
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Kivalina, AK Electricity Overview
Kivalina averages a residential electricity rate of 64.42 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 169.61% more than the state's average price of 23.89 cents, ranking the city at 266th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 2.24 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 76th highest generator in the state out of 359 cities. The city is ranked 59th in Alaska in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 2,029 megawatt hours produced.
In Kivalina, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,362.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 55th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 3,948,483.53 kilograms, the city ranks 76th worst in Alaska for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Kivalina is home to one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kivalina
Kivalina residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kivalina, Alaska
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 63.94 | 308.47 | 2,029 | 44,687.83 | 28,575,047 |
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Buckland, AK Electricity Overview
Buckland averages a residential electricity rate of 50.46 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 111.19% more than the state's average price of 23.89 cents, ranking the city at 201st out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. Buckland is the 104th largest city in the state, with a population of 677. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $225.69 per month.
Buckland is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 3,895.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 79th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in Alaska based on emissions per capita. A total of 2,637,106.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buckland
Buckland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buckland, Alaska
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 37.49 | 150.43 | 27,355.93 | 10,256,119 | |
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 63.94 | 308.47 | 44,687.83 | 28,575,047 |
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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 |
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Kotzebue HybridKotzebue Electric Association (100.00%) | Kotzebue | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 20,922 | 12,062,860.81 | 576.56 | ||
Selawik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,927 | 2,170,261.48 | 741.46 | |||
Noorvik | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,140 | 1,587,154.19 | 741.66 | |||
Kivalina | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,029 | 1,388,982.17 | 684.56 | |||
Noatak CDP | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,861 | 1,352,311.08 | 726.66 | |||
Kiana | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,789 | 1,327,048.78 | 741.78 | |||
Shungnak | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,661 | 1,166,659.08 | 702.38 | |||
Ambler | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,293 | 980,784.84 | 758.53 |
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Details
Northwest Arctic Borough is home to 8 electricity producing plants, which is the 7th most power plants within a county in Alaska. For every citizen in the county there are 4,609.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. A total of 35,846,975.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county a year. This is enough to rank 2397th 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 Power and Telephone: 53.83%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 46.17%
- Deering, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 36.03%
- Ipnatchiaq Electric Company: 36.01%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 27.96%
- 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 Power and Telephone: 30.55%
- Kotzebue Electric Association: 35.23%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 34.21%
- Noorvik, Alaska:
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 45.77%
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 54.23%
- Selawik, Alaska:
- Alaska Power and Telephone: 50.00%
- Alaska Village Electric Cooperative: 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 | 1,535 |
2 | Kotzebue Electric Association | 1,318 |
3 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 581 |
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