WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Anchorage

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Anchorage

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

Average monthly bill

January

$769highest

February

$743

March

$677

April

$462

May

$366

June

$261lowest

July

$309

August

$303

September

$354

October

$485

November

$705

December

$720

Carbon Emissions

1,967 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,071 kWh

Where does Anchorage’s electricity come from?

Anchorage's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Coal. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Anchorage's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 15% of the energy in Anchorage. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Anchorage.

41%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

15%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

Solar energy in Anchorage

The state of solar in Anchorage

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

612 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,692

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Anchorage 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 Anchorage

Anchorage Municipal Light and PowerChugach Electric Assn IncMatanuska Electric Assn Inc

Chugach Electric Assn Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service - North DistrictFixed20¢
Residential Service - South DistrictFixed24¢

Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Rates

Anchorage Municipal Light and Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed18¢

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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