Alaska Electricity Rates & Prices

28.83¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$259
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
+0.62¢ (+2.20%)
month-over-month change
#6 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+5.6%
12-month change

The typical Alaska home pays about 28.83¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $259 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Alaska electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Alaska's average residential electricity price is 28.83¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places Alaska in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $259.47 at the all-in average rate.

How Alaska compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 28.83¢/kWh, Alaska is about 57% above the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Alaska electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +1.12¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202628.83+0.62¢
June 202628.21−0.02¢
May 202628.23+0.88¢
April 202627.35+0.18¢
March 202627.17+1.38¢
February 202625.79+0.27¢
January 202625.52−0.02¢
December 202525.54−0.64¢
November 202526.18−0.28¢
October 202526.46−0.70¢
September 202527.16−0.55¢
August 202527.71+0.41¢

Alaska electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Alaska rates have risen 23.3% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Alaska electricity price history: up 23.3% in 5 years.

What would you like to do?

Compare costs

Shop for providers

Explore data

Quick Alaska bill estimate

Est. Alaska electricity cost: $259.47

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

Alaska electricity cost calculator · National electricity cost calculator for any kWh amount

Major utilities in Alaska

Scores & rankings

54
Affordability (Average)
57
Value Score™ (Moderate)
157
Price Index™ (Above National Average)

Value ranking · Price Index ranking · Affordability index

Browse nearby states

← Alabama | Arizona →

Similar-priced states

West region

Price drivers (qualitative)

No drivers published yet. View all price drivers.

Regulatory signals

  • Open rate cases: 0
  • No regulatory events tracked yet.

View regulatory overview for Alaska

FAQ

What are Alaska electricity rates right now?

Alaska electricity rates average 28.83¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #6 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $259 on Alaska's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in Alaska?

Alaska's average residential electricity rate is 28.83¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the Alaska bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 28.83¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Alaska's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Alaska rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Alaska's all-in rate of 28.83¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Alaska.

Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 28.83¢/kWh, Alaska is 57% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Alaska in the high rate tier.

More about electricity in Alaska

Why prices vary by state · Why electricity costs what it does in Alaska · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

Full methodology · Data policy · Source data

Related

Offers & Alerts

Tools

Regulatory

Drivers

Rankings

Verticals

Research

Data