City of Wrangell electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
City of Wrangell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,881 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% less 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 Wrangell bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.65 | $70.26 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.30 | $124.81 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.95 | $172.31 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.60 | $215.11 |
*Residential (effective 2015-07-04, $8.00/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.
City of Wrangell residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2015-07-04 | $8.00 | 13.48¢ first 300 kWh, 10.91¢ first 1,200 kWh, 8.56¢ after |
| Metered Heat and Hot Water Residential | 2015-07-04 | $4.00 | 8.56¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Wrangell rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.43¢ → 13.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Wrangell doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Wrangell service area
City of Wrangell serves 2 counties in Alaska.
Wrangell Petersburg, Wrangell Petersburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wrangell at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,178,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 37,175 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 21015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wrangell's electricity rate?
City of Wrangell residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢ 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 47% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wrangell electric bill?
About $236 a month. The average City of Wrangell home uses 1,647 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does City of Wrangell have?
City of Wrangell serves 1,881 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 Wrangell before making decisions.