Ipnatchiaq Electric Company electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 76 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 51.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 185% 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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Ipnatchiaq Electric Company bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $256.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $512.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $768.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $1,025.00 |
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company rate history
2015–2025: -28% change in the average residential rate (69.43¢ → 49.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company service area
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company serves Northwest Arctic County in Alaska and 5 ZIP codes.
Northwest Arctic
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $457,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 919 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 9416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ipnatchiaq Electric Company's electricity rate?
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company residential customers pay an average of 51.25¢ 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 91% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 185% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Ipnatchiaq Electric Company electric bill?
About $516 a month. The average Ipnatchiaq Electric Company home uses 1,008 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $513.
How many customers does Ipnatchiaq Electric Company have?
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company serves 76 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 Ipnatchiaq Electric Company before making decisions.