Alaska electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Alaska was 29.41¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (27.79¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Alaska electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Alaska has averaged 27.56¢ per kWh, +5.1% compared with the same months of 2025 (26.21¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in August 2026 (29.41¢) and lowest in January 2026 (25.44¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Alaska?

• Price: Alaska homes paid 29.41¢ per kWh in August 2026, +5.8% from August 2025 (+5.1% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 25.44¢ in January to 29.41¢ in August, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Alaska home uses about 578 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Alaska

A typical Alaska home used 578 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $170 a month, compared with $161 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $9 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $143.54.

What common appliances cost to run in Alaska

At 29.41¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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