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Electricity rates in Alaska

Homes in Alaska pay an average of 29.41¢ per kWh (August 2026) — #47 of 51 from cheapest. Your bill depends on how much you use — estimate your monthly bill.

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Residential (homes)

2025: 27.79¢

29.41¢ ▲ 5.8%

Commercial23.90¢

U.S. average (homes)18.16¢

Monthly electric bill estimatorRate (cents per kWh)Your monthly use (kWh) — the U.S. home average is about 860

Questions & answers

What is the average electricity rate in Alaska?

Homes in Alaska paid an average of 29.41¢ per kWh in August 2026 (EIA), versus 27.79¢ a year earlier.

Is electricity in Alaska expensive?

Alaska ranks #47 of 51 (1 = cheapest). That is 11.25¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

How much will my bill be?

At 29.41¢ per kWh, 860 kWh (a typical U.S. home month) costs about $252.93 for energy before fixed fees. Use the estimator with your own usage from your bill.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A. Updated automatically.

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