Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 27.17¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 23.02¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 25.32¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Alaska is about $192 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 708 kWh at a residential rate of 27.17¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

At 27.17¢ per kWh, Alaska's residential electricity rate is 44.3% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 43rd-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.