Alaska Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 29.41¢/kWh (the 5th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $139.22, per EIA data. That rate is 11.2¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 27.22 | 126.35 | 464 |
| October 2025 | 26.50 | 137.92 | 520 |
| November 2025 | 25.94 | 155.62 | 600 |
| December 2025 | 25.54 | 195.30 | 765 |
| January 2026 | 25.44 | 210.58 | 828 |
| February 2026 | 25.86 | 168.13 | 650 |
| March 2026 | 27.16 | 193.40 | 712 |
| April 2026 | 27.35 | 162.01 | 592 |
| May 2026 | 28.19 | 142.82 | 507 |
| June 2026 | 28.21 | 129.10 | 458 |
| July 2026 | 28.83 | 141.29 | 490 |
| August 2026 | 29.41 | 139.22 | 473 |
Alaska vs the U.S. average
| Alaska | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 29.41¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $139.22 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 473 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.8% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +26.4% | +30.5% |
Alaska's average residential rate of 29.41¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 47th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.8% (Alaska) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +26.4% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 473 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Alaska's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Alaska
Average effective rates and bills for Alaska's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 24.43 | 97.64 | 400 | 97,029 |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | 27.55 | 143.60 | 521 | 67,217 |
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 29.41¢/kWh is about $294.10. The state's actual average usage is 473 kWh/month, which is what produces the $139.22 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.