What is the average electricity rate in Anchorage, Alaska?

The average residential electricity rate in Anchorage is approximately 21.31¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $116 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Anchorage?

Natural gas customers in Anchorage pay an average of $72 per month. The rate is approximately $1.17/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Anchorage, Alaska?

Electricity in Anchorage is distributed by Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Anchorage?

Anchorage natural gas service is provided by Enstar Natural Gas and Fairbanks Natural Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Anchorage electricity rates compare to Alaska averages?

Anchorage's electricity rate of 21.31¢/kWh is below the Alaska state average of 28.23¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Anchorage?

To start electric service in Anchorage, contact Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. For gas service, contact Enstar Natural Gas and Fairbanks Natural Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Anchorage, Alaska Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is served by Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. Utilities covering Anchorage County report an average residential electricity rate of 21.31¢/kWh — below the Alaska state average of 28.23¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $116. Natural gas in Anchorage is distributed by Enstar Natural Gas.

Compared to the Alaska state average of 28.23¢/kWh/kWh, Anchorage's electricity rate of 21.31¢/kWh is 6.92¢ below the Alaska average. As Alaska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Anchorage

Chugach Electric Assn Inc
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Anchorage

Enstar Natural Gas
Fairbanks Natural Gas

Anchorage vs Alaska Energy Rates

Metric	Anchorage	Alaska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.31¢	28.23¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.17	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$116	$142	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$72	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Anchorage Residents

As a Alaska city, Anchorage residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Alaska LIHEAP
✅ Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Program
✅ Weatherization Assistance
✅ Alaska Energy Authority Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Anchorage Residents

✓ Ensure attic insulation is at least R-49 — Michigan and Wisconsin winters demand maximum insulation.
✓ Install a high-efficiency furnace (95%+ AFUE) if your system is over 15 years old.
✓ Insulate your basement ceiling and rim joists — a major source of heat loss.
✓ Apply weatherstripping and caulk around all windows and doors before winter.
✓ Use a programmable thermostat to automatically lower heat overnight.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Anchorage, Alaska

The average residential electricity rate in Anchorage is approximately 21.31¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $116 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Anchorage pay an average of $72 per month. The rate is approximately $1.17/therm per therm.
Electricity in Anchorage is distributed by Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Anchorage natural gas service is provided by Enstar Natural Gas and Fairbanks Natural Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Anchorage's electricity rate of 21.31¢/kWh is below the Alaska state average of 28.23¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Anchorage, contact Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. For gas service, contact Enstar Natural Gas and Fairbanks Natural Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.