Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

Sitka City and Borough is the 11th most populated county in Alaska.

With total generation of 118,593 megawatt hours, Sitka City and Borough is ranked 11th highest producer of electricity in the state out of 30 counties for total generation.

Sitka City and Borough uses only 58.78% of the electricity produced in the county.

Sitka City and Borough released 88,710.51 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes it the 2896th worst polluting county in the country.

Sitka City and Borough is 898th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 119,388 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

Sitka City and Borough residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity expense of $164.08, which is 19.38% higher than the national average bill of $137.45.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    69,715 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    118,593 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    119,388 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -795 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.92 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    88,711 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    10.41 kg

Sitka and, AK Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 27.47 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Sitka and, which is 19.45% above the average Alaska price of 22.99 cents. There has been a 100.00% 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 119,388 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities.

The use of electricity in Sitka and accounts for 88,710.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 300th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. Averaging 10.41 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 August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.408/kWh$0.263/kWh$200.98/mo.$89.30/mo.
8th27.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sitka and
172nd$164.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sitka and Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sitka and, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED37.50147.1526,5189,943,514
City of Sitka UtilitiesBUNDLED18.24179.67118,59343,125.717,865,256.82

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Electricity Production in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Power Plants in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sitka and AK Conventional Hydroelectric 77,838
Sitka and AK Conventional Hydroelectric 41,550
Sitka and AK Distillate Fuel Oil -795150,907.07-189.82

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Sitka City and Borough creates 88,710.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 29th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 10.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2885th 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 812th most plants in a county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.67%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.67%

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electricity companies in Sitka City and Borough offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Power Companies in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1City of Sitka Utilities5,586
2Alaska Power and Telephone33

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.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-13