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.
$0.28
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.28
per kWh
Commercial
$0.23
per kWh
Industrial
$0.21
per kWh
vs US average
+54%
more expensive
Price rank
#7
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$250
at 886 kWh typical usage
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
$141.05
≈ $1,692.6/year
900 kWh / month
$253.89
≈ $3,046.68/year
1200 kWh / month
$338.52
≈ $4,062.24/year
Alaska electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Alaska's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$179.26
600 kWh · ≈ $5.89/day
Per day
$5.89
Per year
$2,151.12
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.
Other states
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