WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chiniak

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Chiniak

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chiniak

Average monthly bill

January

$490highest

February

$417

March

$487

April

$390

May

$343

June

$255lowest

July

$310

August

$269

September

$313

October

$344

November

$423

December

$425

Carbon Emissions

1,425 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,500 kWh

Where does Chiniak’s electricity come from?

Chiniak's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Chiniak's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Chiniak. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Chiniak. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Chiniak.

40%

Natural Gas

27%

Hydroelectric

16%

Petroleum

14%

Coal

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Chiniak

The state of solar in Chiniak

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,430

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Chiniak 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.

Utilities in Chiniak

Kodiak Electric Assn Inc

Kodiak Electric Assn Inc Rates

Kodiak Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential 100-200 AMPFixed18¢
Residential 400 AMPFixed18¢

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