Electricity Bill Estimator in Alaska

Estimate household-profile electricity bills in Alaska using fixed monthly kWh assumptions and the statewide residential rate. These pages are for scenario planning and complement the benchmark average-bill and calculator pages.

Alaska average rate
28.23 ¢/kWh
Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh)
$254.07
Benchmark annual bill
$3048.84
U.S. benchmark monthly bill
$165.96

Key metrics

MetricValue
Alaska average rate28.23 ¢/kWh
Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh)$254.07
Benchmark annual bill$3048.84
U.S. benchmark monthly bill$165.96

Alaska benchmark vs U.S. benchmark

Alaska benchmark
$254.07
U.S. benchmark
$165.96
Difference
+$88.11
Alaska state rate
28.23 ¢/kWh

Alaska's typical residential bill estimate is higher than the U.S. average by $88.11 per month (53.1%).

Household profile scenarios

This state page is the main bill estimator entry for Alaska. Linked profile pages are available only where we currently publish them (4 active for this state).

Across the site we currently publish 204 profile scenario pages in 51 states; other combinations are not linked yet.

Profile pages for Alaska: Apartment · Small Home · Medium Home · Large Home.

ProfileMonthly usageMonthly estimateAnnual estimateProfile scenario
Apartment650 kWh$187.05$2244.57Apartment scenario page
Small Home900 kWh$254.07$3048.84Small Home scenario page
Medium Home1,200 kWh$334.50$4013.96Medium Home scenario page
Large Home1,600 kWh$441.73$5300.79Large Home scenario page

Estimates are modeled as two-part bills: Chugach Electric Association's $12.79 fixed monthly charge plus a per-kWh remainder anchored to the EIA all-in average rate, so the 900 kWh benchmark is matched exactly while lower and higher usage track how bills are actually charged. See what's inside Alaska's rate.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the electricity bill estimator work for Alaska?

The estimator multiplies each profile's monthly kWh assumption by the state average residential electricity rate and shows all-in-rate monthly and annual amounts.

Is this the same as the average bill page for Alaska?

No. This section covers profile-based scenarios, while the average bill page uses one standard household usage baseline for a quick benchmark.

Where can I compare appliance-specific operating cost estimates?

See the Alaska appliance cost pages, like the refrigerator and central AC cost-to-run estimates.

State cost and bill pathways for Alaska

Historical and trend pages

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Consumer electricity drivers

Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: May 2026. 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. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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