WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Palmer

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Palmer

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

Average monthly bill

January

$756

February

$758highest

March

$664

April

$455

May

$354

June

$234lowest

July

$282

August

$282

September

$333

October

$453

November

$723

December

$705

Carbon Emissions

1,839 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,937 kWh

Where does Palmer’s electricity come from?

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

33%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

20%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Palmer

The state of solar in Palmer

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Palmer 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 Palmer

Matanuska Electric Assn Inc

Matanuska Electric Assn Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Single-Phase ServiceFixed20¢ to 21¢

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