WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Palmer

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Palmer

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

Average monthly bill

January

$725

February

$727highest

March

$637

April

$437

May

$340

June

$224lowest

July

$270

August

$271

September

$319

October

$435

November

$693

December

$676

Carbon Emissions

1,839 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,937 kWh

Where does Palmer’s electricity come from?

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

41%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

15%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

Solar energy in Palmer

The state of solar in Palmer

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Palmer 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 Palmer

Matanuska Electric Assn Inc

Matanuska Electric Assn Inc Rates

Matanuska Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Single-Phase ServiceFixed20¢ to 21¢

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