Side by side (AK, EIA-861)
| Metric | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | Matanuska Electric Assn Inc |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 21.24 | 23.37 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 20.65 | 22.15 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $2,293 | $2,524 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 97,048 | 64,205 |
| Ownership | Co-op | Co-op |
| Counties served in AK | 2 | 2 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Chugach Electric Assn Inc · Matanuska Electric Assn Inc · Alaska overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Anchorage county (AK, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Chugach Electric Assn Inc and Matanuska Electric Assn Inc do not compete for the same meters. Alaska is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (rca.alaska.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is Chugach Electric Assn Inc cheaper than Matanuska Electric Assn Inc?
- Yes — in 2024 Chugach Electric Assn Inc customers averaged 21.24 cents/kWh versus 23.37 for Matanuska Electric Assn Inc (EIA-861). Chugach Electric Assn Inc was cheaper by 2.13 cents, about $230 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Matanuska Electric Assn Inc to Chugach Electric Assn Inc?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Alaska has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
- Why is Matanuska Electric Assn Inc more expensive than Chugach Electric Assn Inc?
- EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Matanuska Electric Assn and Chugach Electric Assn territory all feed the 2.13-cent gap.