Residential electricity prices in Palmer, AK in September 2025 averaged approximately 27.16 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 50% more than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Palmer differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Palmer increased approximately 5%, from 26.44 ¢/kWh to 27.71 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Palmer in September 2025 averaged 15.38 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 37% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Palmer natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Palmer natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Palmer (Alaska) increased approximately 23%, from 14.02 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 17.29 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The city of Palmer (Alaska) has an average annual solar radiation value of 0 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Palmer 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 Palmer solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Palmer 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 city of Palmer, AK in Matanuska-Susitna County has an approximate population of 5,937. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Palmer, AK, or for other information related to utilities in Palmer, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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