WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Big Lake
Alaska
Alaska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Big Lake
January
$704highestFebruary
$694March
$612April
$419May
$331June
$218lowestJuly
$260August
$261September
$312October
$413November
$671December
$651Carbon Emissions
1,770 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,864 kWh
Big Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Big Lake's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Big Lake. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Big Lake. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Big Lake.
40%
Natural Gas
27%
Hydroelectric
16%
Petroleum
14%
Coal
2%
Wind
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
$20,820
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Big Lake 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.
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single-Phase Service | Fixed | 20¢ to 21¢ |
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