Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 21.48 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Anchorage Municipality pay a 33.21% markup from the nationwide average rate.
Anchorage Municipality emits 3,972.53 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.
Residents in Anchorage Municipality use about 5926.90% of the electricity that the county produces.
Usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has increased by 515.82% within the previous 12 months in Anchorage Municipality power generating plants.
Chugach Electric is the largest provider in Anchorage Municipality when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Anchorage Municipality has a population of 287,145 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,369,397 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
39,977 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
39,948 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
29 MWh
Production per Capita
0.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,140,690,803 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,972.53 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Anchorage municipality
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Anchorage municipality Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.35¢ per kWh
- 1.39% higher than last month
- 4.47% higher than April last year
- 10.19% lower than the Alaska average
- 32.16% higher than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 28,697th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 341 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.97¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 2.78% higher than April last year
- 9.78% lower than the Alaska average
- 36.3% higher than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 28,609th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 94 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 255 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.71 per month
- 13.97% lower than last month
- 0.28% higher than April last year
- 14.19% lower than the Alaska average
- 3.51% higher than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 20,614th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,086 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 652 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.77 per month
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 3.49% higher than April last year
- 10.37% lower than the Alaska average
- 7.58% lower than the US average
- 20th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 11,868th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,566 since April last year
Anchorage municipality, AK Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Anchorage municipality is about 21.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 9.78% below Alaska's average rate of 24.36 cents, ranking the city at 30th best for average electricity rate out of 359 cities in the state. There are 28.69 megawatt hours generated by plants in the city from the burning of natural gas. This is the 4th most for a city in the state out of 359 cities. Power plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 0.07% of the megawatt hours generate.
Emissions in Anchorage municipality average 3,972.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 7th worst polluting city out of 359 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 3,972.53 kilograms per person and 287,145 people in the city, the city emits 1,140,690,803.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the worst rank in the state for total emissions. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. When considering electricity generation, Anchorage municipality's top fuel is Landfill Gas, accounting for 39,948.31 megawatt hours, or 99.93% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anchorage municipality
Anchorage municipality residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anchorage municipality, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric | BUNDLED | 21.33 | 109.19 | 2,077,661 | 595,322.6 | 127,011,971 |
| Matanuska Electric Association | BUNDLED | 22.37 | 136.4 | 531,626 | 465,002.65 | 104,030,164 |
Zips with electric coverage in Anchorage municipality, Alaska include: 99504, 99508, 99507, 99577, 99502, 99515, 99516, 99501, 99517, 99503, 99518 and 6 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Power Plants in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JBER Landfill Gas Power PlantDoyon Utilities, LLC (100.00%) | Anchorage municipality | AK | Landfill Gas | 39,977 | 21,516,135.76 | 538.21 |
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Details
Emissions in Anchorage Municipality average 3,972.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2094th highest polluting county based on emissions per capita. At 3,972.53 kilograms per person and 287,145 residents in the county, the county emits 1,140,690,803.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There is one electricity plant in the county. Anchorage Municipality's main fuel consumed for electricity production is Landfill Gas. They generate 39,948.31 megawatt hours, or 99.93% of the total generation in the county, from this fuel source.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
The largest electricity supplier in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska by total revenue is Chugach Electric.
What electricity companies offer service in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chugach Electric | 715,144 |
| 2 | Matanuska Electric Association | 5,248 |
How many electric companies offer service in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
There is one active electricity plant in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
