Alaska Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 28.83¢/kWh (the 6th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $141.29, per EIA data. That rate is 10.5¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 27.71 | 131.93 | 476 |
| September 2025 | 27.16 | 126.76 | 467 |
| October 2025 | 26.46 | 138.24 | 522 |
| November 2025 | 26.18 | 156.01 | 596 |
| December 2025 | 25.54 | 193.83 | 759 |
| January 2026 | 25.52 | 210.54 | 825 |
| February 2026 | 25.79 | 166.57 | 646 |
| March 2026 | 27.17 | 192.24 | 708 |
| April 2026 | 27.35 | 162.01 | 592 |
| May 2026 | 28.23 | 142.49 | 505 |
| June 2026 | 28.21 | 129.10 | 458 |
| July 2026 | 28.83 | 141.29 | 490 |
Alaska vs the U.S. average
| Alaska | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 28.83¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $141.29 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 490 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.6% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +23.3% | +32.4% |
Alaska's average residential rate of 28.83¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 46th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.6% (Alaska) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +23.3% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 490 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Alaska's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Alaska
Average effective rates and bills for Alaska's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 23.14 | 105.63 | 457 | 96,997 |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | 27.71 | 137.50 | 496 | 67,173 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Alaska rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Alaska's average rate of 28.83¢/kWh is about $288.30. The state's actual average usage is 490 kWh/month, which is what produces the $141.29 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Alaska gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.