Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alaska
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,998 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91.70 | $74.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $183.40 | $134.65 |
| 1,500 kWh | $275.10 | $194.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $366.80 | $254.15 |
*Single Phase (Residential & Commercial) (effective 2015-02-28, $15.15/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.
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase (Residential & Commercial) | 2015-02-28 | $15.15 | 11.95¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (13.03¢ → 17.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op service area
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op serves North Slope County in Alaska and 8 ZIP codes.
North Slope
Cities: Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,005,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 44,915 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 1276 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.34¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 32% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 2% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $344 a month. The average Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op home uses 1,873 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $183.
How many customers does Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op have?
Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op serves 1,998 residential customers in Alaska, across 1 county.
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 Barrow Utilities & Electric Co-op before making decisions.