Residential electricity prices in Anchorage, AK in April 2025 averaged approximately 25.96 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 49% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [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 March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in Anchorage increased approximately 4%, from 24.71 ¢/kWh to 25.79 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Anchorage in April 2025 averaged 12.22 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [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 5%, from 11.20 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 11.76 $/Mcf (March 2025). [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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