Window AC Electricity Calculator in Alaska

A window ac in Alaska costs about $59.08 a month ($718.76 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 27.35 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.

Alaska average rate
27.35 ¢/kWh
Assumed wattage
900 W
Typical usage pattern
8 hours/day
Typical monthly cost
$59.08
Typical yearly cost
$718.76

Key metrics

MetricValue
Alaska average rate27.35 ¢/kWh
Assumed wattage900 W
Typical usage pattern8 hours/day
Typical monthly cost$59.08
Typical yearly cost$718.76

Window AC in Alaska vs U.S. benchmark

Alaska monthly estimate
$59.08
U.S. monthly estimate
$41.73
Difference
+$17.34
State rate
27.35 ¢/kWh

Calculator assumptions

This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 500-1,500 W, and we assume 900 watts for 8 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.

At this profile, the appliance uses 216.0 kWh per month and 2628.0 kWh per year.

Appliance calculator scenarios

ScenarioHours/dayAnnual energyAlaska monthlyU.S. monthlyAlaska yearly
Light usage4 hours/day1314.0 kWh$29.54$20.87$359.38
Typical usage8 hours/day2628.0 kWh$59.08$41.73$718.76
Heavy usage12 hours/day3942.0 kWh$88.61$62.60$1078.14

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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