Chugach Electric Assn Inc residential customers paid an average of 21.24¢/kWh in 2024 —
12% below the Alaska average of 24.26¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 97,048 residential customers across 2 AK counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Homer Electric Assn (29.79¢) pay about $924/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Chugach Electric Assn compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Chugach Electric Assn, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc (this page) | 21.24 | 97,048 | — | — |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | 23.37 | 64,205 | +2.13 | +$230 |
| Homer Electric Assn Inc | 29.79 | 29,721 | +8.55 | +$924 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Chugach Electric Assn. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Chugach Electric Assn customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 20.65 | 21.24 | +2.8% |
| Residential customers | 96,896 | 97,048 | +0.2% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Alaska electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Chugach Electric Assn bill
Alaska is a regulated retail market — Chugach Electric Assn customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: rca.alaska.gov.
Counties served (AK, EIA-861 2024)
Anchorage · Kenai Peninsula
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Chugach Electric Assn Inc more expensive than other Alaska utilities?
- Chugach Electric Assn Inc customers paid an average 21.24 cents/kWh in 2024 — 12% below the Alaska volume-weighted average of 24.26 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Chugach Electric Assn Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Alaska has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (rca.alaska.gov).
- How many customers does Chugach Electric Assn Inc have?
- 97,048 residential customers in Alaska in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.