Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Alaska
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Alaska. With an average electricity rate of 24.2¢/kWh and 3 peak sun hours per day, Alaska homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Anchorage
23.5¢/kWh · 3.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $180/mo · Chugach Electric Association
Fairbanks
25¢/kWh · 2.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $190/mo · Golden Valley Electric Association
Juneau
15¢/kWh · 2.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Alaska Electric Light and Power
Sitka
18¢/kWh · 2.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Sitka Electric Department
Ketchikan
17.5¢/kWh · 2.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $150/mo · Ketchikan Public Utilities
Wasilla
24¢/kWh · 3h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Matanuska Electric Association
About Electricity Costs in Alaska
Alaska residents pay an average of 24.2¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $175. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Alaska could spend an estimated $75,967 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 3 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Alaska is a viable state for residential solar installations.
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