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Anchorage Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Anchorage

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Anchorage, AK is 10.77¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Anchorage

^ The average residential electricity rate in Anchorage, AK is 13.48¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Anchorage

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Anchorage, AK is 16.82¢/kWh.[1]

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Anchorage, AK Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Anchorage


  • Commercial Electricity in Anchorage
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Anchorage is 10.77¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Anchorage is 27.86% less than the Alaska average rate of 14.93¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Anchorage is 6.74% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Anchorage


  • Residential Electricity in Anchorage
    • The average residential electricity rate in Anchorage is 13.48¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Anchorage is 24.61% less than the Alaska average rate of 17.88¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Anchorage is 13.47% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Anchorage


  • Industrial Electricity in Anchorage
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Anchorage is 16.82¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Anchorage is equal to the Alaska average rate of 16.82¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Anchorage is 152.17% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Alaska Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Alaska


  • Commercial electricity rates in AK [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Alaska is 14.93¢/kWh, which ranks 3rd in the nation and is 47.97% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in AK [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Alaska averages 4,911 kWh/month, which ranks 41st in the nation and is 21.27% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in AK [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Alaska is $733, which ranks 10th in the nation and is 16.53% greater than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Alaska


  • Residential electricity rates in Alaska [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 17.88¢/kWh, which ranks 2nd in the nation and is 50.51% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in AK [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Alaska averages 654 kWh/month, which ranks 43rd in the nation and is 27.57% less than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in AK [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Alaska is $117, which ranks 15th in the nation and is 9.35% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Alaska


  • Industrial electricity rates in Alaska [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Alaska is 16.82¢/kWh, which ranks 2nd in the nation and is 152.17% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in AK [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Alaska averages 91,131 kWh/month, which ranks 27th in the nation and is 18.75% less than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in AK [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Alaska is $15,329, which ranks 14th in the nation and is 104.85% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Anchorage, AK


    • Household income: The city of Anchorage has a median household income of $58,149, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Anchorage is approximately 7 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 11.4 percent of Anchorage households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Alaska is about $117/month, ranking 15th in the U.S. and 9.35% greater than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Anchorage vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Anchorage

About Anchorage

Anchorage is a municipality located in Anchorage County in the state of Alaska, and has a population of approximately 291,826.[6]

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More about Anchorage utilities

For more information about Anchorage electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Nuclear energy generated little electricity 50 years ago, but in 2011 provided more than 20% of U.S. electricity.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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