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.
$0.29
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.29
per kWh
Commercial
$0.23
per kWh
Industrial
$0.25
per kWh
vs US average
+57%
more expensive
Price rank
#6
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$255
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Alaska compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Alaska
Estimated energy cost at Alaska's average residential rate of $0.29/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $158.57 | $1,902.78/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $201.81 | $2,421.72/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $259.47 | $3,113.64/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $331.55 | $3,978.54/yr |
Alaska electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Alaska's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$182.98
600 kWh · ≈ $6.01/day
Per day
$6.01
Per year
$2,195.76
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Alaska: common questions
Alaska's average residential electricity price is $0.29 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 57% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #6 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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