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Energy Profile

Alaska

Electricity costs 26.09¢/kWh residential, ranking #44 cheapest in the US. 28.2% renewable energy.

26.09¢

Residential Rate

#44

Price Rank (Cheapest)

28.2%

Renewable Energy

#21

Renewable Rank

Electricity Rates

Residential26.09¢/kWh
Commercial22.32¢/kWh
Industrial20.03¢/kWh
National Average17.92¢/kWh

Electricity Generation Mix

Natural Gas

46.8%

Hydro

25.6%

Other

14.3%

Coal

11.2%

Wind

1.8%

Solar

0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

The residential electricity rate in Alaska is 26.09¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #44 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Alaska 46% above average.

28.2% of Alaska's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #21 among all states. The largest generation source is Natural Gas at 46.8%.

Alaska's residential rate of 26.09¢/kWh is 46% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 22.32¢/kWh and industrial rates are 20.03¢/kWh.

Sources: US Energy Information Administration (EIA), EIA State Energy Data System

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.