What is the average electricity rate in Petersburg, Alaska?

The average residential electricity rate in Petersburg is approximately 27.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Petersburg?

Natural gas customers in Petersburg pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $1.13/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Petersburg, Alaska?

Electricity in Petersburg is distributed by Chugach Electric Association and Golden Valley Electric (GVEA). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Petersburg?

Petersburg 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 Petersburg electricity rates compare to Alaska averages?

Petersburg's electricity rate of 27.67¢/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 Petersburg?

To start electric service in Petersburg, contact Chugach Electric Association and Golden Valley Electric (GVEA). 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Petersburg, Alaska

In Petersburg, Alaska, Chugach Electric Association handles electricity distribution and Enstar Natural Gas manages natural gas service. Alaska residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Alaska state average of 28.23¢/kWh/kWh, Petersburg's electricity rate of 27.67¢/kWh is 0.56¢ below the Alaska average. As Alaska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Petersburg

Chugach Electric Association
Golden Valley Electric (GVEA)
Matanuska Electric Association (MEA)

Natural Gas Utility in Petersburg

Enstar Natural Gas
Fairbanks Natural Gas

Petersburg vs Alaska Energy Rates

Metric	Petersburg	Alaska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.67¢	28.23¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.13	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$139	$142	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Petersburg Residents

As a Alaska city, Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg, Alaska

The average residential electricity rate in Petersburg is approximately 27.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Petersburg pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $1.13/therm per therm.
Electricity in Petersburg is distributed by Chugach Electric Association and Golden Valley Electric (GVEA). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Petersburg 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.
Petersburg's electricity rate of 27.67¢/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 Petersburg, contact Chugach Electric Association and Golden Valley Electric (GVEA). 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.