WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
College
Alaska
Alaska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in College
January
$161February
$143March
$134lowestApril
$140May
$149June
$174July
$192August
$243highestSeptember
$235October
$139November
$145December
$141Carbon Emissions
681 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
669 kWh
College's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of College's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in College. Coal provides 14% of the energy in College. Wind provides 2% of the energy in College.
40%
Natural Gas
27%
Hydroelectric
16%
Petroleum
14%
Coal
2%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
676 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,411
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in College 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.
Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 27¢ |
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