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

$761

February

$763highest

March

$669

April

$458

May

$356

June

$235lowest

July

$283

August

$284

September

$335

October

$456

November

$728

December

$710

Carbon Emissions

1,839 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,937 kWh

Where does Palmer’s electricity come from?

Palmer's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Palmer's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 19% of the energy in Palmer. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Palmer. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Palmer.

36%

Hydroelectric

31%

Natural Gas

19%

Petroleum

11%

Coal

3%

Wind

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 ServiceFixed21¢ to 22¢

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