Seasonal Electricity Rate Change Reminder
Published on April 09, 2026
As we move into the warmer months, a reminder that City and Borough of Sitka electricity rates change seasonally.
You may notice fluctuations in your monthly bill.
Beginning May 1, 2026, the summer rates will take effect. For residential customers, this means beginning in the first billing cycle in May, the summer rate of 21.93¢ per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) will apply. This residential rate will remain in effect through the last billing cycle in October. Winter rates will resume November 1, 2026. For a full breakdown, see SGC 15.20.020 or the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Why do electric rates change seasonally?
These adjustments help save residents money by providing lower rates during the winter when electricity use is higher due to home heating. In 2025, 57% of residential power was consumed at the lower winter rate of 13.71¢/kWh, making Sitka’s weighted average residential electric rate 17.24¢ per kWh.
How do Sitka's electricity rates compare to others?
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Even with seasonal adjustments, Sitka’s residential weighted average electric rate of 17.24¢ per kWh remains nearly the same as the national average of 17.45¢ per kWh, and 32% lower than the statewide average 25.52¢ per kWh1.
In 2025, the average residential utility bill in Sitka was about $158 per month, about $7 more than the national average of $151 per month.
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2025 Comparisons of Average Electricity Usage and Consumption
Other community rates may be calculated differently and reported rates may be averaged across multiple seasonal or volumetric rates; individual results will vary.
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1U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A: Average Price of Electricity, January 2026