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

$719highest

February

$711

March

$538

April

$431

May

$397

June

$314

July

$323

August

$291lowest

September

$382

October

$416

November

$521

December

$556

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 33% of Petersburg's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 20% of the energy in Petersburg. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Petersburg. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Petersburg.

33%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

20%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

3%

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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