Electricity Price per kWh in Alaska

In Alaska, residential electricity costs about 27.35 ¢/kWh — about 42% above the national average of 19.32 ¢/kWh. At a typical 900 kWh of monthly use, that comes to about $246.15 a month at the all-in average rate — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already inside it; locally billed taxes vary by area.

Current average rate
27.35 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$246.15
Data period
April 2026
Published monthly

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MetricValue
Current average rate27.35 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost$246.15
Data periodApril 2026

Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the national average?

Alaska rate
27.35 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference
+41.6%
Category
much higher than national average

That's 8.03¢ more on every kilowatt-hour than the U.S. average.

Frequently asked questions

How much is electricity per kWh in Alaska?
Residential electricity in Alaska costs about 27.35 ¢/kWh on an all-in basis — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already included — about 42% above the national average of 19.32 ¢/kWh.
Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the national average?
Alaska electricity is about 42% more expensive than the U.S. average of 19.32 ¢/kWh (27.35 ¢/kWh in Alaska).
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Alaska?
At Alaska's average rate of 27.35 ¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $273.50.
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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 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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