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Alaska Electricity Cost 2026: 22.75¢/kWh
Alaska residential electricity rates average 22.75 cents per kWh in 2026, +26.0% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
22.75
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$202
at 886 kWh
vs National
+26.0%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
42/50
YoY change +4.8%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,419
vs national $1,919
Alaska electricity market
Regulated state with multiple isolated utility systems rather than a single connected grid. The Railbelt region (Anchorage, Fairbanks) is served by Chugach Electric, Matanuska Electric, and Golden Valley Electric. Bush communities are served by local cooperatives, often dependent on diesel generation that drives high local rates.
Where Alaska residents save
No retail competition. Energy efficiency is the dominant lever, especially insulation and weatherization in the long heating season. PCE (Power Cost Equalization) program subsidises rural-bush rates for qualifying households.
Primary utilities
- Chugach Electric Association
- Matanuska Electric Association
- Golden Valley Electric Association
Alaska bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $114 | $1,365 |
| Small house | 750 | $171 | $2,048 |
| Average household | 886 | $202 | $2,419 |
| Large house | 1200 | $273 | $3,276 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $341 | $4,095 |
Estimates use the Alaska state-average rate of 22.75¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.