Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK Power Outages
Utilities serving Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Kenai Peninsula Borough power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kenai Peninsula Borough since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 269 significant power outages in Kenai Peninsula Borough, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 9, 2019) came when a winter storm left 21,527 customers (49.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Alaska average of 6 hr 2 min. That ranks 4th of 8 Alaska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kenai Peninsula Borough has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13–15, 2025) affected 2,212 customers (5.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9, 2019 | 21,527(49.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 27–31, 2025 | 15,029(34.7%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2022 | 13,783(31.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Mar 30, 2017 | 13,184(30.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2015 | 11,508(26.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Electric companies with service territory in Kenai Peninsula Borough (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric | Cooperative | 114,163 | Not reporting | |
| Homer Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 34,600 | Not reporting | |
| City of Seward - (AK) | Municipal | 2,870 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alaska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Kenai Peninsula Borough power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kenai Peninsula Borough right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kenai Peninsula Borough by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Kenai Peninsula Borough?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Chugach Electric Assn Inc, Homer Electric Assn Inc, City of Seward - (AK) provide electric service in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What was the worst power outage in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 9, 2019. It peaked at 21,527 customers without power (49.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
EAGLE-I has recorded 269 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alaska/kenai-peninsula-borough