WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bethel

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Bethel

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

Average monthly bill

January

$869highest

February

$731

March

$787

April

$564

May

$401

June

$250

July

$233lowest

August

$285

September

$338

October

$456

November

$694

December

$733

Carbon Emissions

2,024 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,131 kWh

Where does Bethel’s electricity come from?

Bethel's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Bethel's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Bethel. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Bethel. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Bethel.

40%

Natural Gas

27%

Hydroelectric

16%

Petroleum

14%

Coal

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Bethel

The state of solar in Bethel

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,488

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bethel 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 Bethel

Bethel Utilities CorpTuntutuliak Comm Services Assn

Tuntutuliak Comm Services Assn Rates

Tuntutuliak Comm Services Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed19¢
All Other Community FacilitiesFixed19¢ to 65¢
WasheteriaFixed19¢ to 65¢

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