WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Anchorage
Alaska
Alaska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Anchorage
January
$807highestFebruary
$779March
$710April
$485May
$384June
$274lowestJuly
$324August
$318September
$371October
$509November
$739December
$755Carbon Emissions
1,967 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
2,071 kWh
Anchorage's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Anchorage's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 19% of the energy in Anchorage. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Anchorage. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Anchorage.
36%
Hydroelectric
31%
Natural Gas
19%
Petroleum
11%
Coal
3%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
612 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$20,692
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Anchorage can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 18¢ |
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single-Phase Service | Fixed | 21¢ to 22¢ |
Chugach Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - South District | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Residential Service - North District | Fixed | 20¢ |
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