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Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview

Residents of Fairbanks North Star Borough consume enough electricity to emit 4,910.15 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 1351st highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the United States.

With a state average residential electricity bill of $140.69, Fairbanks North Star Borough consumers pay about 28.12% more than their fellow statesmen.

The largest electricity provider in Fairbanks North Star Borough by megawatt hours sold is Golden Valley Electric.

There was a 5.89% increase in CO2 emissions per capita within the past 12 months in Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Fairbanks North Star Borough generates 67.80% of their required electricity and must bring in the additional 32.20% from neighboring counties.

Fairbanks North Star Borough produces 157.02 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 2nd in Alaska out of 30 counties for total natural gas production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    786,837 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    533,445 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    533,445 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.59 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    468,212,471 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,910.15 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fairbanks

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Fairbanks Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

31.77¢ per kWh

  • 9.87% lower than last month
  • 8.47% higher than April last year
  • 27.67% higher than the Alaska average
  • 87.88% higher than the US average
  • 112th in the state out of 254 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 29,842nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 378 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

30.92¢ per kWh

  • 0.67% higher than last month
  • 7.41% higher than April last year
  • 26.96% higher than the Alaska average
  • 91.81% higher than the US average
  • 112th in the state out of 254 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since April last year
  • 30,278th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 369 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$160.67 per month

  • 25.26% lower than last month
  • 4.8% higher than April last year
  • 18.13% higher than the Alaska average
  • 42.5% higher than the US average
  • 151st in the state out of 254 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since April last year
  • 30,940th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 602 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,268 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$180.26 per month

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 9.82% higher than April last year
  • 28.46% higher than the Alaska average
  • 32.47% higher than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 254 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
  • 30,447th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,839 since April last year

Fairbanks, AK Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Fairbanks is about 30.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.96% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.36 cents and 91.81% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12. Golden Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $180.26 per month, while the state average is $140.69. Consumers in the city are stuck with a 28.12% markup compared to the rest of the state.

About 130,899,326.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Fairbanks because of electricity consumption. The city also ranks 81st worst in the state in emissions per citizen, averaging 3,964.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. The city has the 2nd highest number of electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairbanks

Fairbanks residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.357/kWh$0.207/kWh$247.44/mo.$115.61/mo.
112th30.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairbanks
155th$180.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairbanks Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairbanks, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Golden Valley ElectricBUNDLED30.59180.258,343286,584.5387,663,145

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Badger CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Badger CDP is about 30.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.96% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.36 cents and 91.81% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12. Golden Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $180.26 per month, while the state average is $140.69. Consumers in the city are stuck with a 28.12% markup compared to the rest of the state.

Emitting 76,221,165.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Badger CDP is the 4th worst out of 359 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 81st highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Badger CDP, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Badger CDP

Badger CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.357/kWh$0.207/kWh$247.44/mo.$115.61/mo.
112th30.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Badger CDP
155th$180.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Badger CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Badger CDP, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Golden Valley ElectricBUNDLED30.59180.25286,584.5387,663,145

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College CDP, AK Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for College CDP is about 30.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.96% more than the average Alaska rate of 24.36 cents and 91.81% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12. More electricity is consumed in College CDP than is produced, with electricity consumption amounting to 139.34% of generation. Roughly 5.77 megawatt hours per person are generated in the city from the use of coal, which ranks them 2nd out of 359 cities in the state.

College CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 53,569,884.69 kilograms, which is 6th largest amount in the state out of 359 cities. The city also ranks 5th worst in the state in emissions per capita, averaging 4,540.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. Roughly 97.39% of College CDP's electricity is generated using Coal. Also used is Distillate Fuel Oil at 2.39% and Natural Gas at 0.22%. College CDP is home to one electricity producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in College CDP

College CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.357/kWh$0.207/kWh$247.44/mo.$115.61/mo.
112th30.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of College CDP
155th$180.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for College CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in College CDP, Alaska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Golden Valley ElectricBUNDLED30.59180.25286,584.5387,663,145

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Electricity Production in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Power Plants in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
North Pole AK Waste/other Oil 466,153306,104,705.09656.66
University of Alaska FairbanksUniversity of Alaska (100.00%)
College CDP AK Coal 69,86040,365,258.15577.8
Battery Energy Storage SystemGolden Valley Electric (100.00%)
Fairbanks AK Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -2,568

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Fairbanks North Star Borough has the 642nd highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all counties in the country, releasing 468,212,470.74 kilograms a year. The county also ranks 1351st highest in emissions per person in the county, averaging 4,910.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Waste/other Oil makes up 68.97% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Distillate Fuel Oil and Coal are also important fuel types in the county, with 99,887.04 (18.72%) and 68,034.12 (12.75%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Fairbanks North Star Borough has the most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 3 total plants.

WASTE/OTHER OIL
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
Waste/other Oil
68.97%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
18.72%
COAL
Coal
Coal
12.75%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.03%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.48%

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Net Metering

Golden Valley Electric is the only provider we have covering Fairbanks North Star Borough. Fortunately for residents they do have net metering practices in place, making personal solar power installs an option. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Fairbanks North Star Borough has an average of 5.56% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Alaska average is 4.46%, resulting in a rank of 2232nd best in the US and a state rank of 8th best out of 3230 and 30 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Providers In Each City in Fairbanks North Star Borough:

  • Fairbanks, Alaska:
    • Golden Valley Electric: 100.00%
  • North Pole, Alaska:
    • Golden Valley Electric: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is home to 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?

By total customer count, Golden Valley Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.

What electricity companies offer service in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Golden Valley Electric17,668

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-12-06