Electricity rates in Alaska
See the latest average electricity prices in Alaska and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.27
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.27
per kWh
Commercial
$0.23
per kWh
Industrial
$0.25
per kWh
vs US average
+45%
more expensive
Price rank
#8
of 51 (1 = highest)
How Alaska compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Alaska
Estimated energy cost at Alaska's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$136.75
≈ $1,641/year
900 kWh / month
$246.15
≈ $2,953.8/year
1200 kWh / month
$328.2
≈ $3,938.4/year
Alaska electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Alaska's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$174.1
600 kWh · ≈ $5.72/day
Per day
$5.72
Per year
$2,089.2
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy94%
- Fixed charge6%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Alaska
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Alaska benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.