WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Point Lay

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Point Lay

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

Average monthly bill

January

$1,101

February

$996

March

$1,218highest

April

$872

May

$693

June

$456

July

$425

August

$380lowest

September

$409

October

$566

November

$848

December

$1,022

Carbon Emissions

2,756 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,902 kWh

Where does Point Lay’s electricity come from?

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

33%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

20%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Point Lay

The state of solar in Point Lay

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 Point Lay 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 Point Lay

North Slope Borough Power & Light

North Slope Borough Power & Light Rates

North Slope Borough Power & Light has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (For Nuiqsut)Fixed
ResidentialFixed17¢ to 35¢
Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60)Fixed
Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) for Nuiqsut onlyFixed

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