Petersburg Borough, AK: 2 Electric Providers

Petersburg Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Petersburg Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

Petersburg Borough is 1429th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 13,565 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.

Petersburg Borough's ability to produce 13,565 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 12th highest hydroelectric energy producing county in Alaska out of 30 counties.

Petersburg Borough produces 14.64% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 0.69 megawatt hours per resident and places Petersburg Borough as the 779th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable production per capita per year.

Power plants in Petersburg Borough saw a 4.29% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels over the last year, which is an unfortunate circumstance.

At an average residential rate of 36.47 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Petersburg Borough pay a 127.74% markup from the US average price.

With a state average residential electric bill of $136.86, Petersburg Borough residents pay about 12.22% more than other residents per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    27,564 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    15,891 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    13,565 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    2,326 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    7,592,284 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,254.24 kg

Petersburg CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Petersburg CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 22.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.26% lower than the average state price of 23.89 cents. Petersburg CDP produces 53.85% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from neighboring municipalities or rural area electricity generation plants. The city is the 52nd highest generating city in Alaska out of 359 cities, averaging 4.41 megawatt hours produced per capita a year.

Electricity consumption in Petersburg CDP results in the release of 6,470,389.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 52nd highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 324th worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city has one power plant within its borders. When considering electricity production, Petersburg CDP's top fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 94.44% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Petersburg CDP

Petersburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.468/kWh$0.263/kWh$206.08/mo.$89.30/mo.
3rd22.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Petersburg CDP
147th$155.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Petersburg CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Petersburg CDP, 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
Petersburg Power PlantBUNDLED11.73157.7214,36323,404.742,746,214.94

Kake, AK Electricity Overview

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Kake's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 55.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 132.09% more than the state's average price of 23.89 cents. This means the city is 248th out of 359 cities in Alaska for best average electricity rate. Kake electricity customers consume 239.41% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. There has been a 11.78% rise in the burning of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel sources in Kake in the last year.

Electricity consumption in Kake results in the release of 2,438,500.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 113th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 21st worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city has one power plant within its borders. When considering electricity production, Kake's top fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 75.45% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kake

Kake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.468/kWh$0.263/kWh$206.08/mo.$89.30/mo.
248th55.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kake
212th$204.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kake, 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
Inside Passage Electric CooperativeBUNDLED69.09245.851,5284,807.993,321,915.94

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Port Alexander, AK Electricity Overview

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Electricity consumption in Port Alexander results in the release of 148,020.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 286th highest in Alaska out of 359 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 143rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Port Alexander must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

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Electricity Production in Petersburg Borough, Alaska

Power Plants in Petersburg Borough, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Petersburg CDP AK Conventional Hydroelectric 14,363611,925.5842.6
Kake AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,5281,424,580.85932.32

Petersburg Borough, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Petersburg Borough has around 85.36% of its electricity generated by Conventional Hydroelectric. Distillate Fuel Oil (12.28%) is also used in electricity production, as well as Jet Fuel (2.36%). Around 2,254.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are released in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2483rd worst in the country. Total emissions in the county are 7,592,283.92 kilograms, which is the 2757th worst total amount of emissions for a county in the United States. There are 2 electricity generation plants in Petersburg Borough, which is the 20th most power plants in a county in Alaska.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
85.36%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
12.28%
JET FUEL
Jet Fuel
2.36%

Providers In Each City in Petersburg Borough:

  • Kake, Alaska:
    • Inside Passage Electric Cooperative: 55.45%
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 44.55%
  • Kupreanof, Alaska:
    • Alaska Power and Telephone: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Petersburg Borough, Alaska?

Petersburg Borough, Alaska is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?

The largest electricity supplier in Petersburg Borough, Alaska by total customer count is Petersburg Power Plant.

How many electric companies offer service in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?

There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Petersburg Borough, Alaska.

What electricity companies offer service in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Petersburg Power Plant2,290
2Alaska Power and Telephone32

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-13