Ketchikan Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska · AK region
Ketchikan Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,608 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.61¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Ketchikan Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.05 | $54.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.10 | $102.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.15 | $150.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.20 | $198.00 |
*Schedule A - Residential (effective 2008-02-29, $6.40/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.
Ketchikan Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A - Residential | 2008-02-29 | $6.40 | 9.58¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Ketchikan Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +35% change in the average residential rate (10.25¢ → 13.88¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Ketchikan Public Utilities | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 301 | 541 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.60 | 3.20 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 84 min | — | — |
Ketchikan Public Utilities service area
Ketchikan Public Utilities serves Ketchikan Gateway County in Alaska and 2 ZIP codes.
Ketchikan Gateway
Cities: Ketchikan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 82% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Ketchikan Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 13.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,704,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 176,167 MWh |
| Peak demand | 25 MW summer · 38 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 49% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.9% |
| EIA utility ID | 10210 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ketchikan Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Ketchikan Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 14.61¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 46% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Ketchikan Public Utilities electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Ketchikan Public Utilities home uses 993 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Ketchikan Public Utilities have?
Ketchikan Public Utilities serves 6,608 residential customers and 8,030 customers in total in Alaska, across 1 county.
How reliable is Ketchikan Public Utilities?
In 2025, the average Ketchikan Public Utilities customer was without power for 5 hr 1 min (SAIDI) over 3.60 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Alaska average was 9 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Ketchikan Public Utilities before making decisions.