Electricity cost in Alaska, 2026
Homes in Alaska paid an average of 27.09¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 49% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 5.0% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 44th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$73.14a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.41
- Per day
- $2.44 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $889.91 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Alaska
At 27.09¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $12.19 | $148.32 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $227.56 | $2,769 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $58.51 | $711.93 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $73.14 | $889.91 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $109.71 | $1,335 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $32.91 | $400.46 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $76.56 | $931.44 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $4.06 | $49.44 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $7.80 | $94.92 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $10.97 | $133.49 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $4.88 | $59.33 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $93.62 | $1,139 |
Alaska compared with its neighbors
Alaska is in the EIA's Pacific (AK, HI) region. July's price (28.83¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. It had the lowest price in its region.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 27.09 | +5.0% | 44 of 51 |
| Hawaii | 46.28 | +12.7% | 51 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Alaska
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $8.60 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $103.20 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Solar panels in Alaska
NREL's PVWatts model puts a south-facing, 20° roof array in Anchorage at about 922 kWh per kW of panels a year (3.2 peak sun hours a day). Covering the average US home's 899 kWh a month takes about 11.7 kW, or 30 panels of 400 W; at 27.09¢/kWh that power is worth about $2,997 a year. Output peaks in May (139 kWh per kW) and bottoms out in Dec (8). Run your own numbers in the solar panel calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 2.4 times Alaska's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.