Residential electricity prices in Wainwright, AK in May 2026 averaged approximately 28.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 53% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Wainwright differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Wainwright increased approximately 5%, from 25.96 ¢/kWh to 27.35 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Wainwright in May 2026 averaged 14.40 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Wainwright natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Wainwright natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Wainwright (Alaska) increased approximately 11%, from 12.27 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 13.63 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Wainwright solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Wainwright 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 Wainwright, AK in North Slope County has an approximate population of 556. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Wainwright, AK, or for other information related to utilities in Wainwright, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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