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Electricity in Alaska

What power costs in Alaska, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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29.4¢per kWh, August 202662% above the U.S. average of 18.2¢
578kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$170a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $144

Plug-in solar

Bill stalled until 2027 Not yet. Alaska's 2026 bill (HB 257) didn't pass; supporters expect to try again in the 2027 session. The full rules for Alaska.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 531 kWh a year here, worth roughly $133 at Alaska’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Alaska

Space heater on high, one hour$0.44Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$9.52EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$258Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$246LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Alaska wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Alaska yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Alaska has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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