Residential electricity prices in Anchorage, AK in August 2024 averaged approximately 28.19 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 70% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Anchorage differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Anchorage increased approximately 3%, from 24.96 ¢/kWh to 25.65 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Anchorage in August 2024 averaged 14.02 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 40% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Anchorage natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Anchorage natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Anchorage (Alaska) increased approximately 3%, from 14.28 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 14.68 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The municipality of Anchorage (Alaska) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Anchorage 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 Anchorage solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Anchorage levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The municipality of Anchorage, AK in Anchorage County has an approximate population of 291,826. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Anchorage, AK, or for other information related to utilities in Anchorage, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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