Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
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About Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative supplies electricity for 50 cities in the state. The company is an electric cooperative. There are a total of 11,507 customers receiving service from the company. These customers are made up of 33.21% commercial customers and 66.79% residential accounts. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative bills their patrons a residential electricity price of 69.58 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which is 182.49% above Alaska's average price of 24.63 cents and 329.04% more than the US average of 16.22 cents. The provider had total sales and disposition of 135,571 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 126,284 megawatt hours were via retail sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 135,571 of them were produced by power plants owned by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. Their total revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $73,981,100, with $73,304,700 from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is $330.52 per month, while the state average is $143.9. Consumers of the supplier have a 130.16% markup compared to the rest of the state. The provider does not have ownership in any electricity generation facilities and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased from other providers. By total customers, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is the 7th largest company out of 55 suppliers in the state. Electricity generation facilities managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 119,129 megawatt hours. They rank 306th in the country out of 3530 suppliers.
Electricity providers regularly submit data on energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 4.27% of their total electricity generation amount. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various providers who operate around the US. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative has received a rank of 895th best out of 3530 companies who report energy loss in the US and 6th best out of 55 in Alaska.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America - CEO:Meera Kohler
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.avec.org
- Customer Service Phone:(907) 561-1818
- Contact Page:www.avec.org
- Social Media:
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- Rates & Plans:www.avec.org
- States Served:
- Alaska
- Counties Served:
- Bethel Census Area
- Kusilvak Census Area
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Dillingham Census Area
- Yakutat City and Borough
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
As the 368th largest producer of electricity in the country, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative generates 119,129 megawatt hours of electricity.


Energy Loss
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
5,788MWh
895 National Rank
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 11,518 | 75,463,271 | 5 | 100% |
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Census Area | 18,514 | 9 | 74.66 | $288.09/mo |
| Dillingham Census Area | 4,899 | 2 | 68.09 | $314.60/mo |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 8,354 | 1 | 69.24 | $328.68/mo |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 562 | 1 | 69.24 | $328.68/mo |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 5,433 | 9 | 50.37 | $199.04/mo |
Cities Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Alakanuk, AK
- Ambler, AK
- Anvik, AK
- Bethel, AK
- Brevig Mission, AK
- Chevak, AK
- Eek, AK
- Ekwok, AK
- Elim, AK
- Emmonak, AK
- Gambell, AK
- Goodnews Bay, AK
- Grayling, AK
- Holy Cross, AK
- Hooper Bay, AK
- Huslia, AK
- Kaltag, AK
- Kiana, AK
- Kivalina, AK
- Kobuk, AK
- Kotlik, AK
- Koyuk, AK
- Lower Kalskag, AK
- Marshall, AK
- Mekoryuk, AK
- Mountain Village, AK
- New Stuyahok, AK
- Nightmute, AK
- Noorvik, AK
- Nulato, AK
- Nunapitchuk, AK
- Old Harbor, AK
- Pilot Station, AK
- Quinhagak, AK
- Russian Mission, AK
- Savoonga, AK
- Scammon Bay, AK
- Selawik, AK
- Shageluk, AK
- Shaktoolik, AK
- Shishmaref, AK
- Shungnak, AK
- St. Mary's, AK
- St. Michael, AK
- Stebbins, AK
- Teller, AK
- Togiak, AK
- Toksook Bay, AK
- Upper Kalskag, AK
- Wales, AK
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What percentage of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Alaska Village Electric Cooperative produce 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
How much is the average bundled bill for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $330.52.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative customers?
Customers of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 69.58 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative?
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (907) 561-1818
What cities does Alaska Village Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative has customers in 50 cities in the country.
Who is the CEO of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is Meera Kohler.
How many counties does Alaska Village Electric Cooperative offer service in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative including Alaska.
What percentage of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative generates 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.