WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Douglas
Alaska
Alaska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Douglas
January
$712highestFebruary
$672March
$545April
$401May
$373June
$294July
$312August
$282lowestSeptember
$352October
$391November
$533December
$570Carbon Emissions
1,735 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,827 kWh
Douglas's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Douglas's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Douglas. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Douglas. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Douglas.
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
$23,273
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Douglas 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.
Alaska Electric Light&Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential with demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 1143¢ |
| Residential Heat Pump Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 1020¢ |
| General Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Off-Peak/Heat storage from 10pm-6am Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Electric Vehicle Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
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