City of King Cove electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
City of King Cove is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 319 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 32.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 83% 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 King Cove bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $164.65 | $150.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $329.30 | $300.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $493.95 | $450.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $658.60 | $600.00 |
*General Service (effective 2014-07-09), 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 King Cove residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service | 2014-07-09 | — | 30.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of King Cove rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (28.33¢ → 32.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of King Cove doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of King Cove service area
City of King Cove serves Aleutians East County in Alaska and 5 ZIP codes.
Aleutians East
Cities: Sand Point, Akutan, King Cove
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of King Cove at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $979,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,060 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 9897 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of King Cove's electricity rate?
City of King Cove residential customers pay an average of 32.93¢ 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 23% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 83% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of King Cove electric bill?
About $263 a month. The average City of King Cove home uses 799 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $329.
How many customers does City of King Cove have?
City of King Cove serves 319 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 City of King Cove before making decisions.