EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 99734 — Prudhoe Bay, AK

Homes in ZIP 99734 pay about 15.3¢ per kWh (Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Alaska average is 29.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price15.3¢per kWh
Largest utility in countyBarrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc.
AK average29.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$2911,906 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month$137
1,200 kWh / month$183
1,900 kWh / month · avg. use$290

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 99734 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving North Slope Borough

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in AK
Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves North Slope Borough
15.3¢
2024
$2912,009
North Slope Borough Power & Light
Municipal · serves North Slope Borough
25.8¢
2024
$5651,226

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for North Slope Borough; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Alaska price trend

12¢16¢20¢24¢28¢20222023202420252026Alaska averageU.S. average 12¢16¢20¢24¢28¢20222023202420252026Alaska averageU.S. average
Alaska averageU.S. average
Aug 202629.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.8%27.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+26.4%23.3¢
Record high29.4¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$139473 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

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 99734

How much does electricity cost in 99734?

About 15.3¢ per kWh for homes (Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $137.

Who is the electric utility for 99734?

Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc. serves North Slope Borough (EIA service territory), with about 2,009 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¢.