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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, but the company also provides electricity in 5 counties in the state. On average, Alaska Power and Telephone's residential electricity rate is 37.19 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for their customers, this rate is above both the state and United States average rates of 24.38 and 16.06 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. They sold 77,202 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2023. The megawatt hours sourced by the supplier came from a combination of electricity production from power facilities owned by Alaska Power and Telephone and supplementary megawatt hours that they purchased via the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, the company made a total of $28,089,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $25,337,000 from retail sales to end users.

The average residential power bill for a customer of Alaska Power and Telephone is $148.78 per month. The provider generates 73.62% of their total production, which is 55,516.5 megawatt hours, from sustainable fuel sources. Alaska Power and Telephone is the 1143rd largest electricity company out of 3530 providers in the nation based on customer count. The supplier is able to produce 55,516.5 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power sources, which ranks them as the 110th largest generator of hydroelectric power in the country out of 3530 suppliers.

Alaska Power and Telephone Net Metering

Customers of Alaska Power and Telephone have the ability to participate in net metering. Net metering allows residents to sell electricity back to their provider, making the purchase of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources make more financial sense.

Energy Loss

Alaska Power and Telephone currently loses roughly 7.78% of the electricity that they generate. The state average for energy loss is 3.31% and the US average is 2.43%. This results in Alaska Power and Telephone getting a ranking of 12th best out of 55 electricity suppliers in Alaska and 1354th best out of 3530 companies in the United States.

Alaska Power and Telephone Rate & Electric Bills

Alaska Power and Telephone residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.468/kWh$0.263/kWh$206.08/mo.$89.30/mo.
2899th37.19¢Alaska Power and Telephone's Average residential price per kWh
2016th$148.78Average 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:5 Gustavus Road
    Gustavus, Alaska 99826
    United States of America
  • CEO:Michael Garrett

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    Quick Facts About Alaska Power and Telephone

    Alaska Power and Telephone is the 12th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types in the state.

    As the 390th highest generator of electricity in the country, Alaska Power and Telephone produces 75,412.5 megawatt hours of electricity.

    Energy Loss

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

    -7.78%

    Total Energy Loss

    6,663MWh

    1354 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
    Alaska8,45626,275,6639100%
    1 states with service

    Alaska Power and Telephone County Coverage

    CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
    Copper River Census Area2,635340.77$151.46/mo
    Haines Borough2,098243.30$165.54/mo
    Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area5,886336.69$151.93/mo
    Skagway Municipality1,329138.04$153.43/mo
    Southeast Fairbanks Census Area6,849233.06$172.12/mo
    5 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 20,403
    Goat Lake HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Skagway Municipality AK Conventional Hydroelectric 15,751
    TokAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Tok CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 11,2878,010,150.29709.68
    Kasidaya Creek HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		AK Conventional Hydroelectric 8,774
    Hiilangaay HydroAlaska Power and Telephone (50.00%)Haida Corporation (50.00%)
    		Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area AK Conventional Hydroelectric 6,417
    South ForkAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area AK Conventional Hydroelectric 5,437
    SkagwayAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Skagway CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 4,0231,584,116.79393.77
    Craig (AK)Alaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Craig AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,8251,387,722.76760.4
    Slana Generating Station Alaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Slana CDP AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,2871,087,390.27844.9
    Klawock Power Generation StationAlaska Power and Telephone (100.00%)
    		Klawock AK Distillate Fuel Oil 1,212942,928.42777.99
    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
    73.62%
    DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    26.38%

    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 37.19 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Alaska bundled rate of 24.38 cents and the average national rate of 16.06 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 $148.78. The state average bundled bill is $145.33 and the national average is $145.33.

    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 5 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 73.62% 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 26.38% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.

    What cities does Alaska Power and Telephone supply electricity to?

    Alaska Power and Telephone supplies in 10 cities throughout the nation including Alaska.

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