How Much Is Electricity in Alaska?
The residential electricity rate in Alaska is 26.09¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #44 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Alaska 46% above average.
26.09¢
Residential
#44
Price Rank
28.2%
Renewable
| Residential Rate | 26.09¢/kWh |
| Commercial Rate | 22.32¢/kWh |
| Industrial Rate | 20.03¢/kWh |
| US Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
At 26.09¢/kWh, residential electricity in Alaska is 46% above the U.S. average of 17.92¢/kWh — the 8th most expensive residential rate among 51 states and territories.
Across rate classes, commercial customers pay 22.32¢/kWh and industrial customers 20.03¢/kWh — a 2.29¢/kWh gap that reflects the volume discounts large industrial loads receive. Renewables account for 28.2% of generation in Alaska (21st highest nationally). The largest single source is natural gas at 46.8%, followed by hydroelectric at 25.6%.
In 2024, Alaska generated about 6,691 GWh of electricity in total.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.