WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Ketchikan

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Ketchikan

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

Average monthly bill

January

$471

February

$479highest

March

$400

April

$347

May

$333

June

$268

July

$272

August

$232lowest

September

$317

October

$340

November

$396

December

$370

Carbon Emissions

1,350 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,421 kWh

Where does Ketchikan’s electricity come from?

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

41%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

15%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

Solar energy in Ketchikan

The state of solar in Ketchikan

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

$24,262

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan

Inside Passage Elec Coop, IncKetchikan Public Utilities

Ketchikan Public Utilities Rates

Ketchikan Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed12¢

Inside Passage Elec Coop, Inc Rates

Inside Passage Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Single PhaseFixed20¢ to 60¢

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