Alaska Village Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alaska · AK region
Alaska Village Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,853 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 65.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 265% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Alaska Village Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $328.40 | $103.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $656.80 | $396.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $985.20 | $669.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $1,313.60 | $942.60 |
*Residential Rate: Kivalina Village (effective 2013-10-04, $5.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Alaska Village Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate: Kivalina Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.69¢ first 500 kWh, 64.61¢ first 700 kWh, 54.61¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Shishmaref Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.50¢ first 500 kWh, 60.77¢ first 700 kWh, 50.77¢ after |
| Residential Rate: New Stuyahok Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.60¢ first 500 kWh, 62.69¢ first 700 kWh, 52.69¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Shageluk Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.77¢ first 500 kWh, 66.10¢ first 700 kWh, 56.10¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Noatak Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 20.86¢ first 500 kWh, 88.01¢ first 700 kWh, 78.01¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Goodnews Bay Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.58¢ first 500 kWh, 62.31¢ first 700 kWh, 53.21¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Togiak Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.63¢ first 500 kWh, 63.41¢ first 700 kWh, 53.41¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Kalskag Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.48¢ first 500 kWh, 60.42¢ first 700 kWh, 50.42¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Grayling Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.63¢ first 500 kWh, 64.38¢ first 700 kWh, 54.38¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Scammon Bay Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.66¢ first 500 kWh, 63.88¢ first 700 kWh, 53.88¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Teller Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.59¢ first 500 kWh, 62.49¢ first 700 kWh, 52.49¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Kasigluk Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.23¢ first 500 kWh, 55.27¢ first 700 kWh, 45.27¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Noorvik Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.73¢ first 500 kWh, 65.35¢ first 700 kWh, 55.35¢ after |
| Residential Rate: Anvik Village | 2013-10-04 | $5.00 | 19.65¢ first 500 kWh, 63.83¢ first 700 kWh, 53.83¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Alaska Village Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (56.56¢ → 65.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Alaska Village Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Alaska Village Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon Koyukuk | 245 | 14 | 408 | 2025-12-24 |
Alaska Village Electric Co-op service area
Alaska Village Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Alaska and 81 ZIP codes.
Bethel, Dillingham, Kodiak Island, Kusilvak, Nome, Northwest Arctic, Yakutat, Yukon Koyukuk
Cities: Bethel, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Dillingham, Hooper Bay, Chevak
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Alaska Village Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 55.02¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $73,688,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 127,186 MWh |
| Peak demand | 22 MW summer · 25 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 100% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 4.8% |
| EIA utility ID | 221 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alaska Village Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Alaska Village Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 65.68¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 145% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 265% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Alaska Village Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $318 a month. The average Alaska Village Electric Co-op home uses 484 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $657.
How many customers does Alaska Village Electric Co-op have?
Alaska Village Electric Co-op serves 7,853 residential customers and 11,487 customers in total in Alaska, across 8 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Alaska Village Electric Co-op before making decisions.