Electricity Price per kWh in Alaska

In Alaska, residential electricity costs about 28.23 ¢/kWh — about 53% above the national average of 18.44 ¢/kWh. At a typical 900 kWh of monthly use, that comes to about $254.07 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
28.23 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$254.07
Data period
May 2026
Published monthly

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MetricValue
Current average rate28.23 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost$254.07
Data periodMay 2026

Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the national average?

Alaska rate
28.23 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
+53.1%
Category
much higher than national average

That's 9.79¢ 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 28.23 ¢/kWh on an all-in basis — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already included — about 53% above the national average of 18.44 ¢/kWh.
Is electricity in Alaska cheaper than the national average?
Alaska electricity is about 53% more expensive than the U.S. average of 18.44 ¢/kWh (28.23 ¢/kWh in Alaska).
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Alaska?
At Alaska's average rate of 28.23 ¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $282.30.
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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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