WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Barrow
Alaska
Alaska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Barrow
January
$1,089February
$947March
$1,180highestApril
$839May
$670June
$440July
$408August
$371lowestSeptember
$399October
$538November
$819December
$1,006Carbon Emissions
2,653 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
2,793 kWh
Barrow's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Barrow's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 19% of the energy in Barrow. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Barrow. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Barrow.
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.
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Net metering policies in Barrow 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.
Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase (Residential & Commercial) | Fixed | 16¢ |
North Slope Borough Power & Light has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (For Nuiqsut) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 17¢ to 35¢ |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) for Nuiqsut only | Fixed | |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) | Fixed |
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