Chefornak Bethel Census Area Chefornak Grid

Utilities


Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Status
Eligible
Utility for Chefornak
Naterkaq Light Plant (City of Chefornak)

Rates


Residential Rate (2021)
$0.34/kWh
Commercial Rate (2021)
$0.55/kWh

Production


Chefornak Grid

Chefornak is part of the Chefornak Grid grid.

Data reflects the overall grid, which may serve one or multiple communities.

Average: 107.65 MWh
Max: 149.3 MWh
(Nov)
Min: 76.5 MWh
(Jan)
Year: 2021
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Net Generation (MWh) Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Month Year
76.5 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 1 2021
113.6 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2 2021
100.5 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 3 2021
87.2 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 4 2021
84.5 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 5 2021
105.4 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 6 2021
92.9 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 7 2021
119.0 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 8 2021
123.2 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 9 2021
132.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 10 2021
149.3 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 11 2021
Net Generation (MWh) Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Year
1184 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2021

Capacity


Chefornak Grid

Chefornak is part of the Chefornak Grid grid.

Data reflects the overall grid, which may serve one or multiple communities.

Total: 1.2 MW
Average: 0.6 MW
Max: 0.9 MW (DFO)
Min: 0.3 MW (WND)
Year: 2021
Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Capacity (MW) Year
DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 0.9 2021
WND Wind 0.3 2021

Sales, Revenue & Customers


Reported by: Naterkaq Light Plant (City of Chefornak)
Total Sales (2021)

1,192 MWh

Total Customers (2021)

140

Total Revenue (2021)

$655,504

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Customer Type Customers Sales (Mwh) Revenue ($) Year
Residential 99 596 $327,748 2021
Commercial 15 222 $122,218 2021
Total 140 1,192 $655,504 2021

Fuel Prices


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Fuel Prices Table
FIPS Fuel Type Price Type Source Season Year Price (USD)
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2005 $4.09
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2005 $3.79
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2006 $4.72
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2006 $5.14
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2007 $4.80
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2007 $5.18
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2007 $5.29
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2007 $4.89
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2008 $5.85
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2008 $5.85
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2008 $6.83
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2008 $6.69
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2009 $6.22
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2009 $6.59
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2009 $6.62
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2009 $6.95
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2010 $5.67
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2010 $5.14
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2010 $5.55
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2010 $5.06
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2011 $5.75
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2011 $6.41
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2011 $5.46
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2011 $5.92
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2012 $6.87
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2012 $6.59
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2013 $6.58
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2013 $6.94
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2013 $6.69
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2013 $6.98
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2014 $6.57
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2014 $6.90
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2014 $6.51
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2014 $6.90
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2015 $6.25
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2015 $6.48
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2015 $6.57
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2015 $6.93
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2016 $5.75
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2016 $5.62
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2016 $5.66
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2016 $5.81
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2017 $5.48
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2017 $5.06
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2017 $5.17
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2017 $5.49
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2018 $5.75
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2018 $5.46
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2018 $5.16
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2018 $5.50
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2019 $5.74
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2019 $5.47
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2019 $5.91
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2019 $5.60
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2020 $5.15
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2020 $5.48
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2020 $5.75
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2020 $5.47
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2021 $5.19
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2021 $5.37
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2021 $5.32
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2021 $5.14
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2022 $7.16
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2022 $7.44
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2022 $5.69
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2022 $5.70
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2023 $7.45
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2023 $7.44
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2023 $7.47
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2023 $7.50
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2024 $8.05
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2024 $8.12
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2024 $7.47
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2024 $7.64
0212680 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2025 $8.10
0212680 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2025 $7.97

Geography


Community Chefornak
Borough Bethel Census Area
Regional Corporation Calista Alaska Native Regional Corporation
Village Corporation Chefarnrmute Incorporated
Grid Chefornak Grid
Latitude, Longitude 60.15801495 , -164.28034055

Transportation


Last Updated: 2023-08-24
Airport
Harbor Dock
State Ferry
Cargo Barge
Road Connection
Coastal

A state-owned gravel airstrip provides chartered and private air access year-round, and a seaplane base is available. There are two cars that provide transportation to the airport. Although there are no docking facilities, a number of fishing boats and skiffs are used for local travel. Snow machines are relied upon during the winter. Winter trails are marked to Kipnuk (20 mi) and Kasigluk (83 mi). Boardwalks are located within the village for pedestrians.

Legislative Districts


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District Name As of Date
38 Lower Kuskokwim 2022-05-24
Senate District As of Date
S 2022-05-24

School Districts


  • Lower Kuskokwim School District (REAA)

Population


Total Chefornak Population as of 2020:

506

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This chart shows estimated population with the margin of error stacked on top to indicate uncertainty.

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Populations Ages and Sexes Table
Community FIPS Code Start Year End Year Is Most Recent Geo Source Estimated Total Population Margin of Error Total Population Estimated Age Under 5 Margin of Error Age Under 5 Estimated Age 5-9 Margin of Error Age 5-9 Estimated Age 10-14 Margin of Error Age 10-14 Estimated Age 15-19 Margin of Error Age 15-19 Estimated Age 20-24 Margin of Error Age 20-24 Estimated Age 25-34 Margin of Error Age 25-34 Estimated Age 35-44 Margin of Error Age 35-44 Estimated Age 45-54 Margin of Error Age 45-54 Estimated Age 55-59 Margin of Error Age 55-59 Estimated Age 60-64 Margin of Error Age 60-64 Estimated Age 65-74 Margin of Error Age 65-74 Estimated Age 75-84 Margin of Error Age 75-84 Estimated Age 85+ Margin of Error Age 85+ Estimated Median Age Margin of Error Median Age Estimated Under 18 Margin of Error Under 18 Estimated 18 Plus Margin of Error 18 Plus Estimated 21 Plus Margin of Error 21 Plus Estimated 62 Plus Margin of Error 62 Plus Estimated 65 Plus Margin of Error 65 Plus Estimated Total Margin of Error Total Estimated Male Margin of Error Male Estimated Female Margin of Error Female
0212680 2018 2022 P 476 84 57 24 65 23 41 17 37 11 37 21 72 28 40 15 23 14 15 11 23 13 38 17 28 14 0 10 25 4 189 47 287 53 272 52 77 24 66 22
0212680 2019 2023 true P 530 96 64 23 90 28 40 18 40 13 17 10 91 27 52 23 21 11 15 11 31 14 57 21 12 9 0 10 27 2 221 59 309 52 296 52 87 25 69 22 530 96 292 54 238 56

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Climate


Heating Degree Days (HDD): 11863