North Slope Borough, Alaska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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North Slope Borough, Alaska Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 18.74 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of North Slope Borough pay a 16.24% markup from the national average rate.
North Slope Borough has no power production sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.
Residents of North Slope Borough use enough electricity to release 3,964.48 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the national average of 4,114.63.
North Slope Borough had a 7.50% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the most recent year.
Releasing 43,074,116.61 kilograms of CO2 gases, North Slope Borough has the 2397th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the US.
Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in North Slope Borough when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
89,653 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
43,074,117 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,964.48 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Utqiagvik
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Utqiagvik Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.77¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 6.43% higher than April last year
- 24.59% lower than the Alaska average
- 10.98% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 25,770th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 217 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,130 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.42¢ per kWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 4.96% higher than April last year
- 24.39% lower than the Alaska average
- 14.23% higher than the US average
- 13th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 25,352nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 428 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.92 per month
- 13.79% lower than last month
- 3.54% higher than April last year
- 12.57% lower than the Alaska average
- 5.48% higher than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 254 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 22,259th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,002 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,401 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.04 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 4.93% higher than April last year
- 12.31% lower than the Alaska average
- 9.58% lower than the US average
- 18th 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
- 11,071st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 181 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,400 since April last year
Utqiagvik, AK Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Utqiagvik are billed a residential electricity rate of 18.42 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is below the Alaska average rate of 24.36 cents per kilowatt hour, it is more than the United States average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 43,542.97 megawatt hours, Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $123.04 per month, while the state average is $140.69. Patrons in the city enjoy a 12.55% markdown compared to other residents of the state.
For every citizen in the city there are 3,964.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 81st worst in the state out of 359 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 20,310,050.56 kilograms. The residents of Utqiagvik have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Utqiagvik, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.99 | 106.26 | 14,120.29 | 10,262.18 | 1,845,774.34 |
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | BUNDLED | 18.74 | 139.37 | 35,300.71 | 6,563.25 | 1,230,067.03 |
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Prudhoe Bay CDP, AK Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Prudhoe Bay CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 38.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably for the inhabitants, this rate is higher than both the Alaska and nationwide average rates of 24.36 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Selling an estimated 21,879.03 megawatt hours, TDX Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $159.49 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Consumers in the city pay 15.55% more compared to other residents in the United States.
For every citizen in the city there are 3,964.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 11th worst in the state out of 359 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 5,946,725.72 kilograms. The residents of Prudhoe Bay CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prudhoe Bay CDP
Prudhoe Bay CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prudhoe Bay CDP, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | BUNDLED | 18.74 | 139.37 | 6,563.25 | 1,230,067.03 | |
| TDX Power | BUNDLED | 137.96 | 259.01 | 49,069 | 171.04 | 235,958.24 |
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Point Hope, AK Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Point Hope are billed a residential electricity rate of 18.79 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is below the Alaska average rate of 24.36 cents per kilowatt hour, it is more than the United States average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 1.16 megawatt hours, North Slope Borough Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 925 residents, the city is the 85th largest city by population in Alaska.
For every citizen in the city there are 3,964.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 251st worst in the state out of 359 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,667,147.53 kilograms. The residents of Point Hope have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Point Hope
Point Hope residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Point Hope, Alaska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | BUNDLED | 18.74 | 139.37 | 6,563.25 | 1,230,067.03 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
By total megawatt hours sold, Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
How many electric companies offer service in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
North Slope Borough, Alaska is home to 2 electricity providers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative | 1,883 |
| 2 | North Slope Borough Power & Light | 1,146 |
