Galena Electric Utility electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
Galena Electric Utility is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 394 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 69.17¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 284% 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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Galena Electric Utility bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $345.85 | $335.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $691.70 | $670.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $1,037.55 | $1,005.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $1,383.40 | $1,340.00 |
*Residential (effective 2012-07-01), 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.
Galena Electric Utility residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-07-01 | — | 67.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Galena Electric Utility rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (45.10¢ → 67.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Galena Electric Utility 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 Galena Electric Utility's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon Koyukuk | 245 | 14 | 408 | 2025-12-24 |
Galena Electric Utility service area
Galena Electric Utility serves Yukon Koyukuk County in Alaska.
Yukon Koyukuk
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Galena Electric Utility at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,234,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,811 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 6915 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Galena Electric Utility's electricity rate?
Galena Electric Utility residential customers pay an average of 69.17¢ 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 158% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 284% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Galena Electric Utility electric bill?
About $704 a month. The average Galena Electric Utility home uses 1,018 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $692.
How many customers does Galena Electric Utility have?
Galena Electric Utility serves 394 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 Galena Electric Utility before making decisions.