City of Chignik electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
City of Chignik is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 97 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 45.07¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 151% 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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City of Chignik bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $225.35 | $274.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $450.70 | $549.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $676.05 | $823.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $901.40 | $1,098.00 |
*General Service (effective 2013-01-01), 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.
City of Chignik residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service | 2013-01-01 | — | 54.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Chignik rate history
2015–2025: -15% change in the average residential rate (51.75¢ → 43.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Chignik doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Chignik service area
City of Chignik serves 2 counties in Alaska.
Wrangell Petersburg, Wrangell Petersburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Chignik at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $236,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 539 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 3421 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Chignik's electricity rate?
City of Chignik residential customers pay an average of 45.07¢ 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 68% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 151% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Chignik electric bill?
About $209 a month. The average City of Chignik home uses 463 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $451.
How many customers does City of Chignik have?
City of Chignik serves 97 residential customers in Alaska, across 2 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 City of Chignik before making decisions.