Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Alaska
Storms that cut power in Alaska cluster in November: 21 of 112 such episodes since 2015 started that month.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
327 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in November.
Natural Gas Outages
49.1% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $11.73 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
91.9% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 15.1%.
Water Service Outages
407 community water systems; 62% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Alaska | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 327 | 611 | 29th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 2.59 | ||
| Households with broadband | 91.9% | 91% | 15th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 15.1% | 55.9% | 50th |
| Community water systems | 407 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 62% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 49.1% | 46.5% | 25th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $11.73 | $14.50 | 36th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 2,896 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Alaska
- Power Outages Chugach Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric Association, Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P)
- Natural Gas Outages Enstar Natural Gas
- Internet Outages Alaska Communications, GCI
- Water Service Outages Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU), Golden Heart Utilities, City and Borough of Juneau Utilities
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