WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
College

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in College

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

Average monthly bill

January

$169

February

$150

March

$140lowest

April

$146

May

$156

June

$182

July

$201

August

$254highest

September

$246

October

$146

November

$152

December

$148

Carbon Emissions

681 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

669 kWh

Where does College’s electricity come from?

College's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of College's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 19% of the energy in College. Coal provides 11% of the energy in College. Wind provides 3% of the energy in College.

36%

Hydroelectric

31%

Natural Gas

19%

Petroleum

11%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in College

The state of solar in College

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

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in College

Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc

Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc Rates

Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed27¢

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