Matanuska Electric Association
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About Matanuska Electric Association
Matanuska Electric Association serves 2 counties in the state of Alaska including Anchorage Municipality and Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The company recently reported a total of 70,107 total customers. Roughly 9.69% of them are commercial accounts and 90.31% are residential customers. Patrons of Matanuska Electric Association pay an average residential electricity rate of 22.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.79% less than Alaska's average price of 23.60 cents. In 2022 they sold 765,879 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. Power generation facilities owned by the company generated 87.53% of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and an additional 12.47% was purchased on wholesale channels. Their total revenue for 2022 from electricity activities was $162,798,800, with $1,833,900 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $158,717,600 from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.24, while the Matanuska Electric Association average is 2.50% higher at $134.92 per month. Matanuska Electric Association is the 11th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider is able to produce 27,877.98 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power facilities, which makes them the 131st largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3517 companies in the United States. By total customers, Matanuska Electric Association is the 263rd largest supplier out of 3517 suppliers in the country. The company generates 4.98% of their total production, which is 27,877.98 megawatt hours, from renewable fuels.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Matanuska Electric Association and residents who get their electricity from the company. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as individuals have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
All providers who produce electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat depletion or other factors. Matanuska Electric Association is no different, as they have a yearly loss of around 6.80% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Alaska has an energy loss average of 4.46% and the nationwide average is 2.87%, resulting in Matanuska Electric Association receiving a rank of 13th best out of 54 providers reporting energy loss in Alaska.
Matanuska Electric Association Rate & Electric Bills
Matanuska Electric Association residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Matanuska Electric Association Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:163 East Industrial Way
Palmer, Alaska 99645
United States of America - CEO:Tony Izzo
Matanuska Electric Association Contact
- Website:www.mea.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(907) 761-9300
- Contact Page:www.mea.coop
- Social Media:
Matanuska Electric Association Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mea.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.mea.coop
- Outage Phone:(907) 746-7697
- States Served:
- Alaska
- Counties Served:
- Anchorage Municipality
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Major Cities Served:
- Anchorage municipality
- Knik-Fairview CDP
- Tanaina CDP
- Lakes CDP
- North Lakes CDP
- Wasilla
- Meadow Lakes CDP
- South Lakes CDP
- Gateway CDP
- Palmer
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Quick Facts About Matanuska Electric Association
With generation of 559,503.98 megawatt hours, Matanuska Electric Association is ranked 281st for total generation of all suppliers in the United States.
Matanuska Electric Association ranks 2nd in the state out of 54 suppliers for total electricity production from natural gas.
Matanuska Electric Association produces 95.02% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 531,626 megawatt hours, which is 3rd most out of 54 providers in the state.
Energy Loss
Matanuska Electric Association's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
57,453MWh
1226 National Rank
Matanuska Electric Association Energy Makeup
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Matanuska Electric Association Coverage Map
Matanuska Electric Association State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 70,107 | 163,283,344 | 3 | 100% |
Matanuska Electric Association County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,145 | 3 | 28.84 | $129.59/mo |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 113,325 | 2 | 36.28 | $150.12/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Matanuska Electric Association
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eklutna Generation StationMatanuska Electric Association (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Natural Gas | 531,626 | 246,300,964.98 | 463.3 | ||
| Knik River CDP | AK | Conventional Hydroelectric | 166,934 |
Matanuska Electric Association Fuel Makeup
Cities Matanuska Electric Association Has Coverage
- Houston, AK
- Palmer, AK
- Wasilla, AK
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Matanuska Electric Association FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Matanuska Electric Association customers each month?
Consumers of Matanuska Electric Association pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $134.92.
Who is the CEO of Matanuska Electric Association?
Matanuska Electric Association's CEO is Tony Izzo.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Matanuska Electric Association?
Matanuska Electric Association owns or is associated with 2 power plants.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Matanuska Electric Association customers?
Matanuska Electric Association's current average bundled electricity rate is 22.23 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Alaska bundled rate of 23.60 cents and the average US rate of 15.64 cents.
What percentage of Matanuska Electric Association's electricity is produced from renewable fuels?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Matanuska Electric Association generate 4.98% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What percentage of Matanuska Electric Association's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Matanuska Electric Association generates 95.02% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Matanuska Electric Association?
The Matanuska Electric Association phone number is (907) 761-9300.
How many counties does Matanuska Electric Association provider electricity in?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Matanuska Electric Association.
What cities does Matanuska Electric Association have customers in in?
Matanuska Electric Association has customers in 3 cities in the country.
