Residential electricity prices in 99706 in January 2026 averaged approximately 25.52 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 46% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 99706 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in 99706 increased approximately 8%, from 23.65 ¢/kWh to 25.54 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 99706 in December 2025 averaged 12.80 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 9% less than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Fairbanks natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 99706 (Fairbanks, AK) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Fairbanks (Alaska) increased approximately 15%, from 11.50 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 13.28 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 99706 (Fairbanks, AK) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Fairbanks values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Fairbanks solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Fairbanks levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 99706 is associated with the city of Fairbanks, AK in Fairbanks North Star County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 99706, or for other information related to utilities in Alaska, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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