Summary of Electricity Activity in Fairbanks, AK
Summary of Fairbanks, AK Generation
Fairbanks, AK is ranked #1,752 out of 5,967 U.S. cities nationwide and #8 out of 90 Alaska cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 29.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 8.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 7 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 12 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Fairbanks, AK
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Annual Net Generation From subbituminous coal power
237.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#94 /112 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#1 /2 Alaska Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Fairbanks, AK
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Fairbanks, AK
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #8 / 90 | #1752 / 5967 | 249.69 GWh | 8.08 M MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #1 / 2 | #94 / 112 | 237.86 GWh | 7.52 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #8 / 75 | #114 / 1043 | 14.99 GWh | 502.23 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #9 / 9 | #1291 / 1466 | 674.80 MWh | 56.18 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Fairbanks, AK
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chena Power Plant | Aurora Energy LLC | 121.3 GWh | 2.6 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal |
| FWA Central Heat and Power Plant | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright | 66.7 GWh | 3.5 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | University of Alaska | 53.3 GWh | 1.8 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal : 92.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.9% Natural Gas : 1.3% |
| Fairbanks | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc | 12.2 GWh | 274.7 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Battery Energy Storage System | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc | -3.8 GWh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2575 | Eielson AFB | 77.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1316 | Healy | 458.3 GWh | 3 |
| #991 | North Pole | 720.4 GWh | 1 |