Electricity rates in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage (population 287,155) is served by Chugach Electric (North District, former ML&P). A typical home on its cheapest plan, Residential, pays about $135 a month, 23.07¢ per kWh all-in: 14% below the Alaska average.
Utility Chugach North DistrictPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceResidential
Chugach North District plans for a Anchorage home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResidentialChecked | $135/mo | 23.07 | Same price all day | $57/mo |
Typical bill: average Alaska use of 587 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Chugach North District tariff details and sources.
Anchorage electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Anchorage, AK?
The centre of Anchorage lies in Chugach Electric (North District, former ML&P)’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Anchorage?
On Chugach North District’s Residential plan, a typical Alaska home using 587 kWh a month pays about 23.07¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $135 a month. The Alaska average over the last 12 months was 26.85¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Anchorage?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $57 a month on Chugach North District’s Residential plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $185 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
Calculators with Chugach North District preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Chugach North District page.