WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Petersburg

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Petersburg

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

Average monthly bill

January

$691highest

February

$683

March

$516

April

$414

May

$381

June

$302

July

$310

August

$279lowest

September

$366

October

$400

November

$500

December

$534

Carbon Emissions

1,716 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,807 kWh

Where does Petersburg’s electricity come from?

Petersburg's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Petersburg's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Petersburg. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Petersburg. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Petersburg.

40%

Natural Gas

27%

Hydroelectric

16%

Petroleum

14%

Coal

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Petersburg

The state of solar in Petersburg

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$22,951

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Petersburg 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.

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