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
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Electricity Rates
| Residential | 26.09¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 22.32¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 20.03¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/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.
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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.
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.