WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Barrow

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Barrow

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

Average monthly bill

January

$1,089

February

$947

March

$1,180highest

April

$839

May

$670

June

$440

July

$408

August

$371lowest

September

$399

October

$538

November

$819

December

$1,006

Carbon Emissions

2,653 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,793 kWh

Where does Barrow’s electricity come from?

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

36%

Hydroelectric

31%

Natural Gas

19%

Petroleum

11%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Barrow

The state of solar in Barrow

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 Barrow 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 Barrow

Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, IncNorth Slope Borough Power & Light

Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc Rates

Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Single Phase (Residential & Commercial)Fixed16¢

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) for Nuiqsut onlyFixed
Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60)Fixed

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