Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
When calculating by number of customers, City of Sitka Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Sitka City and Borough.
Sitka City and Borough saw a 12.84% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the most recent year.
Sitka City and Borough has a population of 8,518 citizens.
Residents of Sitka City and Borough are paying, on average, 75.09% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 28.03 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Sitka City and Borough has emissions of 9.1 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,159.32.
Sitka City and Borough produces 121,187 megawatt hours from hydroelectric sources in the past year, which gives them a rank of 227th highest in the nation out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
69,729 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
120,375 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
121,187 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-812 MWh
Production per Capita
14.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
77,502 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9.1 kg
Sitka and, AK Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 28.03 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Sitka and, which is 16.15% above the average Alaska price of 24.13 cents. There has been a 1.51% rise in the usage of renewable fuels (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Sitka and over the course of the previous 12 months. It's great to see these fuels slowly replace nonrenewable fuels such as coal and natural gas. The city ranks 3rd out of 359 cities in Alaska for total hydroelectric generation. They produce 121,187 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities.
The use of electricity in Sitka and accounts for 77,502.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 302nd largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. Averaging 9.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 330th highest in Alaska for pollution per capita. About 100.67% of electricity in Sitka and comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Sitka and has 3 power plants in the city. This is the 6th most plants in a city within Alaska.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sitka and
Sitka and residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sitka and, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Power and Telephone | BUNDLED | 38.11 | 152.09 | 27,245.34 | 10,382,727 | |
| City of Sitka Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.75 | 189.16 | 120,375 | 44,159.94 | 8,280,464.42 |
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Electricity Production in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
Power Plants in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Lake HydroCity of Sitka Utilities (100.00%) | Sitka and | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 73,144 | ||||
Green LakeCity of Sitka Utilities (100.00%) | Sitka and | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 48,043 | ||||
Jarvis StreetCity of Sitka Utilities (100.00%) | Sitka and | AK | Distillate Fuel Oil | -812 | 133,793.9 | -164.77 |
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Details
Electricity use in Sitka City and Borough creates 77,502.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 29th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 9.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2882nd highest for pollution per capita. About 100.67% of electricity in Sitka City and Borough comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Sitka City and Borough has 3 power plants in the county. This is the 846th most plants in a county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?
The largest electricity supplier in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska by total customer count is City of Sitka Utilities.
How many electric companies offer service in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Sitka Utilities | 5,586 |
| 2 | Alaska Power and Telephone | 33 |
How many power plants are located within Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 3 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
