Alaska Power and Telephone: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Alaska Power and Telephone

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About Alaska Power and Telephone

Alaska Power and Telephone is an investor owned entity. The largest county served by Alaska Power and Telephone is Anchorage Municipality, but the company also provides electricity in 30 counties in the state. A total of 8,376 customers (32.08% commercial properties and 67.92% residential accounts) purchase their electricity from the company. On average, Alaska Power and Telephone's patrons pay a residential electricity rate of 37.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 142.87% more than the US average price of 15.64 cents. There were a total of 73,691 megawatt hours sold to retail customers in 2022 by the supplier. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 31.56% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 68.44%. Their revenue in 2022 from electricity activities was $26,360,000, with $23,750,000 from retail sales to end users.

The average residential power bill for a customer of Alaska Power and Telephone is $152.16 per month. The provider generates 76.25% of their total production, which is 56,449 megawatt hours, from sustainable fuel sources. Alaska Power and Telephone is the 1147th largest electricity company out of 3517 providers in the nation based on customer count. The supplier is able to produce 56,449 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power sources, which ranks them as the 113th largest generator of hydroelectric power in the country out of 3517 suppliers.

Energy Loss

Alaska Power and Telephone currently loses roughly 8.06% of the electricity that they generate. The state average for energy loss is 4.46% and the US average is 2.87%. This results in Alaska Power and Telephone getting a ranking of 36th best out of 54 electricity suppliers in Alaska and 1344th best out of 3517 companies in the United States.

Alaska Power and Telephone Rate & Electric Bills

Alaska Power and Telephone 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.
2919th37.97¢Alaska Power and Telephone's Average residential price per kWh
2309th$152.16Average monthly electricity bill for Alaska Power and Telephone's residential customers

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Alaska Power and Telephone Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Headquarters:193 Otto Street
    Port Townsend, Washington 98368
    United States of America
  • CEO:Michael Garrett

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    Quick Facts About Alaska Power and Telephone

    Alaska Power and Telephone is the 13th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types in the state.

    As the 382nd highest generator of electricity in the country, Alaska Power and Telephone produces 74,030 megawatt hours of electricity.

    Energy Loss

    Alaska Power and Telephone's energy loss due to business operations.

    -8.06%

    Total Energy Loss

    6,609MWh

    1344 National Rank

    Alaska Power and Telephone Energy Makeup

    MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
    AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

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    Alaska Power and Telephone State Coverage

    StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
    Alaska8,37625,533,2348100%
    1 states with service

    Alaska Power and Telephone County Coverage

    CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
    Aleutians East Borough3,409338.97$160.80/mo
    Aleutians West Census Area5,251339.67$154.93/mo
    Anchorage Municipality287,145328.84$129.59/mo
    Bethel Census Area18,5141070.34$234.42/mo
    Bristol Bay Borough849238.11$152.09/mo
    Chugach Census Area7,015435.29$145.25/mo
    Copper River Census Area2,635335.90$146.56/mo
    Denali Borough2,187237.60$153.59/mo
    Dillingham Census Area4,899352.39$234.36/mo
    Fairbanks North Star Borough95,356354.09$213.27/mo
    30 counties with coverage

    Power Plants Owned by Alaska Power and Telephone

    PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
    Black Bear LakeAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Craig AK Conventional Hydroelectric 23,379
    Goat Lake HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Skagway Municipality AK Conventional Hydroelectric 15,718
    TokAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Tok CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 10,9037,821,979.47717.42
    Kasidaya Creek HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		AK Conventional Hydroelectric 7,707
    South ForkAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area AK Conventional Hydroelectric 5,163
    Hiilangaay HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (50.00%)Haida Corporation (50.00%)
    		Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area AK Conventional Hydroelectric 4,012
    SkagwayAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Skagway CDP AK Conventional Hydroelectric 3,729964,856.99258.74
    Slana Generating Station Alaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Slana CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,4211,058,127.49744.64
    HainesAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Haines CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,2121,087,538.44897.31
    NorthwayAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Northway CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,106904,849.76818.13
    16 power plants total

    Alaska Power and Telephone Fuel Makeup

    CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    Conventional Hydroelectric
    76.25%
    DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    23.75%

    Cities Alaska Power and Telephone Has Coverage

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

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    Alaska Power and Telephone FAQ:

    What is the average bundled electricity rate for Alaska Power and Telephone customers?

    Alaska Power and Telephone's current average bundled electricity rate is 37.97 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Alaska bundled rate of 23.60 cents and the average national rate of 15.64 cents.

    How much is the average bundled bill for Alaska Power and Telephone customers each month?

    Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Alaska Power and Telephone is $152.16. The state average bundled bill is $138.24 and the national average is $138.24.

    What is the phone number for Alaska Power and Telephone?

    Alaska Power and Telephone's customer service phone number is (866) 793-4179

    How many counties does Alaska Power and Telephone have customers in in?

    There are 30 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Alaska Power and Telephone.

    How many power plants are owned by or associated with Alaska Power and Telephone?

    Alaska Power and Telephone owns or is associated with 16 power plants.

    Who is the CEO of Alaska Power and Telephone?

    Michael Garrett is the current CEO of Alaska Power and Telephone.

    What percentage of Alaska Power and Telephone's electricity is generated using renewable fuels?

    Alaska Power and Telephone generates 76.25% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.

    What percentage of Alaska Power and Telephone's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?

    Alaska Power and Telephone produces 23.75% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.

    What cities does Alaska Power and Telephone supply electricity to?

    Alaska Power and Telephone supplies in 124 cities throughout the nation including Alaska.

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