McGrath Light & Power Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Alaska
McGrath Light & Power Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 256 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 75.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 317% 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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McGrath Light & Power Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $375.45 | $177.09 |
| 1,000 kWh | $750.90 | $588.09 |
| 1,500 kWh | $1,126.35 | $999.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $1,501.80 | $1,410.09 |
*Permanent Residential Rates (effective 2013-12-01, $10.00/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.
McGrath Light & Power Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Residential Rates | 2013-12-01 | $10.00 | 33.42¢ first 500 kWh, 82.20¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
McGrath Light & Power Co. rate history
2015–2025: -7% change in the average residential rate (78.57¢ → 72.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
McGrath Light & Power Co. 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 McGrath Light & Power Co.'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 |
McGrath Light & Power Co. service area
McGrath Light & Power Co. 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 |
McGrath Light & Power Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,537,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,107 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 12119 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is McGrath Light & Power Co.'s electricity rate?
McGrath Light & Power Co. residential customers pay an average of 75.09¢ 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 180% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 317% above the U.S. average.
What is the average McGrath Light & Power Co. electric bill?
About $515 a month. The average McGrath Light & Power Co. home uses 686 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $751.
How many customers does McGrath Light & Power Co. have?
McGrath Light & Power Co. serves 256 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 McGrath Light & Power Co. before making decisions.