Matanuska Electric Assn Inc residential customers paid an average of 23.37¢/kWh in 2024 —
4% below the Alaska average of 24.26¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 64,205 residential customers across 2 AK counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Chugach Electric Assn (21.24¢), works out about $230/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Matanuska Electric Assn compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Matanuska Electric Assn, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 21.24 | 97,048 | -2.13 | -$230 |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc (this page) | 23.37 | 64,205 | — | — |
1 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Matanuska Electric Assn. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Matanuska 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.
Where Matanuska Electric Assn customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Matanuska Electric Assn premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska Susitna | Ketchikan Public Utilities | 12.48 | +$1,175 |
| Anchorage | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 21.24 | +$230 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 22.15 | 23.37 | +5.5% |
| Residential customers | 63,012 | 64,205 | +1.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Alaska electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Matanuska Electric Assn bill
Alaska is a regulated retail market — Matanuska 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 · Matanuska Susitna
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Matanuska Electric Assn Inc more expensive than other Alaska utilities?
- Matanuska Electric Assn Inc customers paid an average 23.37 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Alaska volume-weighted average of 24.26 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Matanuska 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 Matanuska Electric Assn Inc have?
- 64,205 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.