Electricity Cost in Alaska
The average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 27.17¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $245 per month or $2934 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
27.17 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$244.53
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2934.36
vs national (monthly)
+$73.17
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Alaska Compares
State rate
27.17 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
+42.7%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Alaska costs 43% more than the national average.
- Alaska ranks #9 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Alaska is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Alaska shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Alaska?
- The average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 27.17 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $244.53.
- Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Alaska costs about $73.17 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Alaska?
- At the average rate of 27.17¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $244.53 per month, or about $2934.36 per year.