Metlakatla Power & Light electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
Metlakatla Power & Light is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,024 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less 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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Metlakatla Power & Light bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.20 | $46.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.40 | $92.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $237.60 | $138.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $316.80 | $184.00 |
*Residential (effective nan), 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.
Metlakatla Power & Light residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | — | 9.20¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Metlakatla Power & Light rate history
2015–2025: +48% change in the average residential rate (10.41¢ → 15.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Metlakatla Power & Light doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Metlakatla Power & Light service area
Metlakatla Power & Light serves 2 counties in Alaska.
Prince of Wales Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Ketchikan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Metlakatla Power & Light at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,965,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 19,268 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 12385 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Metlakatla Power & Light's electricity rate?
Metlakatla Power & Light residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢ 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 41% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Metlakatla Power & Light electric bill?
About $248 a month. The average Metlakatla Power & Light home uses 1,568 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does Metlakatla Power & Light have?
Metlakatla Power & Light serves 1,024 residential customers in Alaska, across 2 counties.
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 Metlakatla Power & Light before making decisions.