City of Seward electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
City of Seward is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,870 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 33.01¢/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 Seward bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $165.05 | $79.78 |
| 1,000 kWh | $330.10 | $139.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $495.15 | $200.14 |
| 2,000 kWh | $660.20 | $260.32 |
*Residential (effective 2014-01-01, $19.60/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.
City of Seward residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-01-01 | $19.60 | 12.04¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Seward rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (21.51¢ → 32.08¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Seward 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 City of Seward's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula | 678 | 56 | 15,029 | 2025-10-31 |
City of Seward service area
City of Seward serves Kenai Peninsula County in Alaska and 1 ZIP codes.
Kenai Peninsula
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Seward at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,343,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 50,940 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 16955 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Seward's electricity rate?
City of Seward residential customers pay an average of 33.01¢ 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 Seward electric bill?
About $488 a month. The average City of Seward home uses 1,479 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $330.
How many customers does City of Seward have?
City of Seward serves 2,870 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 Seward before making decisions.