North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,243 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 26.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 49% 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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North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $133.70 | $82.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $267.40 | $239.48 |
| 1,500 kWh | $401.10 | $414.48 |
| 2,000 kWh | $534.80 | $589.48 |
*Residential (effective 2012-03-06), 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.
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-03-06 | — | 16.58¢ first 600 kWh, 35.00¢ after |
| Residential (For Nuiqsut) | 2012-03-06 | — | 8.00¢ |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) for Nuiqsut only | 2012-03-06 | — | 0.00¢ first 600 kWh, 8.00¢ after |
| Aged or Handicapped(seniors over 60) | 2012-03-06 | — | 0.00¢ first 600 kWh, 33.42¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) rate history
2015–2025: +53% change in the average residential rate (16.96¢ → 25.98¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) service area
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) serves North Slope County in Alaska and 8 ZIP codes.
North Slope
Cities: Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,141,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 31,336 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 26616 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK)'s electricity rate?
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) residential customers pay an average of 26.74¢ 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 0% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 49% above the U.S. average.
What is the average North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) electric bill?
About $562 a month. The average North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) home uses 2,101 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $267.
How many customers does North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) have?
North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) serves 1,243 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 North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) before making decisions.