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 County and Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The company recently reported a total of 71,739 total customers. Roughly 9.54% of them are commercial accounts and 90.46% are residential customers. Patrons of Matanuska Electric Association pay an average residential electricity rate of 23.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.11% less than Alaska's average price of 24.63 cents. In 2023 they had retail sales of 772,889 megawatt hours. Power generation facilities owned by the company generated 88.66% of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and an additional 11.34% was purchased on wholesale channels. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $164,041,800, with $161,508,200 from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.9, while the Matanuska Electric Association average is 1.35% less at $141.96 per month. This is the 14th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Matanuska Electric Association generates 749,999.43 megawatt hours from their production plants, which ranks them as the 3rd highest producer of electricity out of 55 providers in the state. The provider is able to generate 33,030.43 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power facilities, which makes them the 10th largest generator of hydroelectric power in Alaska out of 55 providers. The provider currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell it at a higher rate to end consumers.
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 6.98% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Alaska has an energy loss average of 3.31% and the nationwide average is 2.43%, resulting in Matanuska Electric Association receiving a rank of 9th best out of 55 providers reporting energy loss in Alaska.
Matanuska Electric Association Rate & Electric Bills
Matanuska Electric Association residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
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 County
- 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
Quick Facts About Matanuska Electric Association
Based on customer count, Matanuska Electric Association is the 2nd largest supplier out of 55 providers in the state.
Matanuska Electric Association is the 250th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types in the nation.
Matanuska Electric Association is 371st in the country out of the 3530 when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel sources.
Matanuska Electric Association customers experience outages lasting on average 385.88 minutes per incident, with approximately 2.48 outages per year.
Matanuska Electric Association produces 716,969 megawatt hours by burning natural gas and ranks 2nd in the state out of 55 companies for total natural gas output.
Energy Loss
Matanuska Electric Association's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
58,231MWh
1313 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Matanuska Electric Association's Power Outages
385.88 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
2.48 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Matanuska Electric Association.
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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 | 71,811 | 174,844,157 | 3 | 100% |
Matanuska Electric Association County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality County | 287,145 | 2 | 22.99 | $126.82/mo |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 113,325 | 1 | 23.81 | $139.52/mo |
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 $141.96.
What percentage of Matanuska Electric Association's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Matanuska Electric Association generate 95.60% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What cities does Matanuska Electric Association provider electricity to?
Matanuska Electric Association provides electricity in 3 cities in the United States including Alaska.
When will Matanuska Electric Association power be restored?
Average outage times for Matanuska Electric Association are roughly 385.877 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Matanuska Electric Association customers?
Matanuska Electric Association's current average bundled electricity rate is 23.87 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 24.63 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
Who is the CEO of Matanuska Electric Association?
The CEO of Matanuska Electric Association is Tony Izzo.
What is the phone number for Matanuska Electric Association?
You can reach Matanuska Electric Association by phone via (907) 761-9300.
How many counties does Matanuska Electric Association have customers in to?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Matanuska Electric Association.
What percentage of Matanuska Electric Association's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Matanuska Electric Association generate 4.40% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.