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Electricity costs in Alaska
Residential customers in Alaska pay an average of 28.23¢ per kWh — 45th cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and +53.1% against the national average.
Alaska at a glance
Alaska is not one grid but many. The Railbelt system serves Anchorage and Fairbanks, while remote communities run isolated diesel microgrids where fuel arrives by barge or plane. That logistics cost, not generation efficiency, is what puts Alaska well above mainland rates. Heating demand runs most of the year, and lighting load is unusually seasonal given the extreme daylight swing.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 26.87¢ → 28.23¢
What appliances cost to run in Alaska
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Alaska’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $348 | $4,173 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $186 | $2,226 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $156 | $1,875 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $124 | $1,484 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $103 | $1,236 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $103 | $1,236 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $77.34 | $927 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $77.34 | $927 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $61.87 | $742 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $60.15 | $721 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $46.40 | $556 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $43.31 | $519 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $30.94 | $371 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $21.91 | $263 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $13.75 | $165 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $12.37 | $148 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $12.37 | $148 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $12.03 | $144 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $10.83 | $130 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $9.62 | $115 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $7.73 | $92.74 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $6.44 | $77.28 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $5.16 | $61.82 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $5.16 | $61.82 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $5.16 | $61.82 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $4.73 | $56.67 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $4.30 | $51.52 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $4.12 | $49.46 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $3.87 | $46.37 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $3.87 | $46.37 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $3.44 | $41.22 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $2.89 | $34.62 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $2.89 | $34.62 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $2.41 | $28.85 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $2.36 | $28.34 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $2.06 | $24.73 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $2.06 | $24.73 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $1.72 | $20.61 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.15 | $1.85 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.11 | $1.29 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Alaska’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.