What is the average electricity rate in Alaska?

As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 27.17¢ per kWh — about 42% above the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Alaska?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Alaska is about $244.53. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Alaska ranks #9 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 42 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · March 2026

Average rate

27.17¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$244.53

Rank (1 = priciest)

#9/51

Alaska electricity is about 42% above the US average (19.16¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Alaska?: As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Alaska is 27.17¢ per kWh — about 42% above the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Alaska?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Alaska is about $244.53. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Alaska rank for electricity prices?: Alaska ranks #9 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 42 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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