Utilities listed
10
Alaska, 2025
Homes counted
301 thousand
Residential customers
Average price
26.11 cents
Per kWh, Alaska
Average bill
$147.18
Per month
Utilities serving Alaska homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in AK | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric Association | Cooperative | 97,742 | 22.97 | $112.81 |
| Matanuska Electric Association | Cooperative | 65,371 | 24.54 | $144.43 |
| Golden Valley Electric Association | Cooperative | 40,931 | 31.47 | $178.48 |
| Homer Electric Association | Cooperative | 30,143 | 31.51 | $149.43 |
| Alaska Electric Light and Power | Investor-owned | 15,516 | 13.73 | $124.58 |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,853 | 65.93 | $318.94 |
| Ketchikan Public Utilities | Municipal | 6,608 | 13.89 | $137.82 |
| Alaska Power and Telephone | Investor-owned | 5,798 | 41.78 | $171.93 |
| Kodiak Electric Association | Cooperative | 4,676 | 19.47 | $133.61 |
| Kotzebue Electric Association | Cooperative | 1,217 | 52.23 | $276.12 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in AK counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Alaska's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in AK | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 2 | 21,314 | 7.7% |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 6,608 | 2.4% |
| Electric cooperative | 7 | 247,933 | 89.9% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Alaska utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 2 | 17.80 |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 13.89 |
| Electric cooperative | 7 | 27.16 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is Ketchikan Public Utilities (6,608 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Chugach Electric Association (97,742 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Alaska utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
How Alaska compares
The statewide average residential price is 26.11 cents per kWh and the average bill is $147.18 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Alaska electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 13.73 cents at Alaska Electric Light and Power to 31.51 cents at Homer Electric Association.
Can you switch electric companies in Alaska?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
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Alaska electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Alaska?
Chugach Electric Association serves the most residential customers in Alaska, about 98 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Alaska?
EIA lists 10 electric utilities with residential customers in Alaska for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Alaska utility has the lowest average price?
Among Alaska utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Alaska Electric Light and Power had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 13.73 cents per kWh and Homer Electric Association had the highest at 31.51 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Alaska?
Usually not. Households in Alaska buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.