WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Ester

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Ester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$988highest

February

$948

March

$841

April

$455

May

$287

June

$234lowest

July

$243

August

$242

September

$307

October

$604

November

$876

December

$973

Carbon Emissions

2,146 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,260 kWh

Where does Ester’s electricity come from?

Ester's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 33% of Ester's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 20% of the energy in Ester. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Ester. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Ester.

33%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

20%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Ester

The state of solar in Ester

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

178 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 Ester 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 Ester

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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