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Skagway Municipality, Alaska Electricity Overview

Hydroelectric power accounts for 93.56% of the electricity produced in the county after a 7.19% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.

Skagway Municipality produces 78.75% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

Skagway Municipality released 539,774.29 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 2867th highest polluting county in the nation.

Skagway Municipality produces 13.69 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Skagway Municipality the 462nd highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the country out of 3230 counties.

Power plants in Skagway Municipality have had a 12.19% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production throughout the past 12 months, which is an admirable effort.

Skagway Municipality produces 6.44% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 0.94 megawatt hours per citizen and places Skagway Municipality as the 742nd highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation for non-renewable production per capita per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    10,879 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.19 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    19,447 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    18,194 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,253 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.63 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    539,774 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    406.15 kg

Recent Energy News in Skagway CDP

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Skagway CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

36.63¢ per kWh

  • 21.66% lower than last month
  • 9.16% lower than January last year
  • 10.77% lower than the Alaska average
  • 134.58% higher than the US average
  • 204th in the state out of 344 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since January last year
  • 26,590th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 243 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

37.97¢ per kWh

  • 0.8% lower than last month
  • 1.31% higher than January last year
  • 9.4% lower than the Alaska average
  • 123.74% higher than the US average
  • 206th in the state out of 344 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since January last year
  • 26,613th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$183.39 per month

  • 11.01% lower than last month
  • 7.31% lower than January last year
  • 21.57% lower than the Alaska average
  • 21.47% higher than the US average
  • 177th in the state out of 344 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 21,357th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,985 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,228 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$152.16 per month

  • 0.79% lower than last month
  • 3.39% higher than January last year
  • 17.6% lower than the Alaska average
  • 14.69% higher than the US average
  • 178th in the state out of 344 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20,476th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 162 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,406 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

33.47¢ per kWh

  • 11.93% lower than last month
  • 4.87% lower than January last year
  • 5.99% lower than the Alaska average
  • 150.93% higher than the US average
  • 206th in the state out of 345 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 25,751st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 909 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 934 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

30.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.46% lower than last month
  • 3.82% higher than January last year
  • 9.23% lower than the Alaska average
  • 118.82% higher than the US average
  • 207th in the state out of 345 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,738th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 272 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$498.41 per month

  • 7.27% lower than last month
  • 7.1% lower than January last year
  • 52.25% lower than the Alaska average
  • 69.42% lower than the US average
  • 99th in the state out of 345 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since January last year
  • 10,197th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,680 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,819 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$469.87 per month

  • 0.67% lower than last month
  • 7.76% higher than January last year
  • 47% lower than the Alaska average
  • 71.29% lower than the US average
  • 134th in the state out of 345 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 9,921st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 326 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,156 since January last year

Skagway CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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Skagway CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 45.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 89.55% more than the state's average price of 24.13 cents, which ranks the city 170th best average for electricity price out of 359 cities in the state. With annual production of 3,729 megawatt hours, the city is the 43rd highest generator of electricity in the state. There is 167.16% more electricity used in Skagway CDP than is generated, forcing the city to import from neighboring municipalities and rural areas.

Skagway CDP residents average 3,247.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 3,952,561.85 kilograms, the city ranks 76th highest in Alaska for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power generation plant in the city. When it comes to electricity generation, Skagway CDP's top fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 66.40% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Skagway CDP

Skagway 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.
170th45.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Skagway CDP
164th$173.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Skagway CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Skagway CDP, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alaska Power and TelephoneBUNDLED38.11152.093,72927,245.3410,382,727
Inside Passage Electric CooperativeBUNDLED69.09245.854,807.993,321,915.94
Pelican UtilityBUNDLED30.05122.06399.74120,105.82

Electricity Production in Skagway Municipality, Alaska

Power Plants in Skagway Municipality, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Skagway Municipality AK Conventional Hydroelectric 15,718
Skagway CDP AK Conventional Hydroelectric 3,729964,856.99258.74

Skagway Municipality, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Skagway Municipality residents average 406.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 24th highest in the state out of 30 in this category. With total emissions of 539,774.29 kilograms, the county ranks 2867th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 1111th most plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Skagway Municipality has about 93.56% of its electricity generated by Conventional Hydroelectric.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
93.56%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
6.44%

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?

The largest electricity company in Skagway Municipality, Alaska by total customer count is Inside Passage Electric Cooperative.

How many electric companies offer service in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?

Skagway Municipality, Alaska is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Inside Passage Electric Cooperative117
2Pelican Utility104
3Alaska Power and Telephone5

How many power plants are located within Skagway Municipality, Alaska?

There are 2 electricity plants located in Skagway Municipality, Alaska

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-09-13