Average Electric Bill in Alaska (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Alaska is $143.54 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 1% above the U.S. average, #19 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 578 kWh used per month at Alaska's rate of 24.8¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$143.54
#19 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
578 kWh
per residential customer
24.8¢/kWh
1% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Alaska by home size
Priced at Alaska's 24.8¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Alaska's own average household use of 578 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 335 kWh | $83.15 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 502 kWh | $124.60 |
| Small house | 603 kWh | $149.66 |
| Large house | 938 kWh | $232.81 |
| Alaska average | 578 kWh | $143.54 |
Estimate your Alaska electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Alaska
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.