Electricity rates in 99517 — Anchorage, AK
Homes in ZIP 99517 pay about 25.6¢ per kWh (Matanuska Electric Assn Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Alaska average is 29.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 25.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 99517 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 99517
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc. Cooperative | 25.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 64,205 |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc. Cooperative · serves Anchorage Municipality | 23.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $108 | 97,048 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Anchorage Municipality; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Alaska price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 99517
How much does electricity cost in 99517?
About 25.6¢ per kWh for homes (Matanuska Electric Assn Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $231.
Who is the electric utility for 99517?
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc., with about 64,205 residential customers in Alaska; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in AK getting more expensive?
The Alaska residential average was 29.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.