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

$867highest

February

$730

March

$786

April

$563

May

$400

June

$249

July

$233lowest

August

$285

September

$337

October

$455

November

$693

December

$732

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

41%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

15%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

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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