Kotzebue Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alaska · AK region
Kotzebue Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,217 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 50.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 181% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Kotzebue Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $253.20 | $82.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $506.40 | $286.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $759.60 | $489.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $1,012.80 | $692.70 |
*Residential (effective 2014-05-16, $15.00/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.
Kotzebue Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-05-16 | $15.00 | 13.59¢ first 500 kWh, 40.65¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Kotzebue Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (41.23¢ → 52.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Kotzebue Electric Association doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Kotzebue Electric Association service area
Kotzebue Electric Association serves Northwest Arctic County in Alaska and 6 ZIP codes.
Northwest Arctic
Cities: Kotzebue
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,217 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Kotzebue Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 50.00¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,656,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 19,296 MWh |
| Peak demand | 3 MW summer · 4 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 100% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 7.1% |
| EIA utility ID | 10451 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kotzebue Electric Association's electricity rate?
Kotzebue Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 50.64¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 89% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 181% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Kotzebue Electric Association electric bill?
About $268 a month. The average Kotzebue Electric Association home uses 529 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $506.
How many customers does Kotzebue Electric Association have?
Kotzebue Electric Association serves 1,217 residential customers and 1,342 customers in total 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 Kotzebue Electric Association before making decisions.