Alaska Electricity Rates
Residential rate
27.35¢/kWh
+45% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#8
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$241
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Alaska |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $74.83 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $232.80 |
| Window AC unit | $59.86 |
| Portable AC unit | $73.17 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $99.77 |
| Heat pump water heater | $24.94 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $24.94 |
| Washing machine | $2.08 |
| Dishwasher | $10.81 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $9.98 |
| Chest freezer | $11.64 |
| Electric oven | $20.79 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Alaska
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.31/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Alaska rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.