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
$1,082February
$941March
$1,172highestApril
$834May
$666June
$437July
$406August
$368lowestSeptember
$397October
$535November
$813December
$1,000Carbon Emissions
2,653 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
2,793 kWh
Barrow's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 33% of Barrow's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 20% of the energy in Barrow. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Barrow. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Barrow.
33%
Natural Gas
31%
Hydroelectric
20%
Petroleum
12%
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.
North Slope Borough Power & Light has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) | Fixed | |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) for Nuiqsut only | Fixed | |
| Residential (For Nuiqsut) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 17¢ to 35¢ |
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¢ |
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