Electricity rates in Alabama: 16.44¢ per kWh
Homes in Alabama paid an average of 16.44¢ per kilowatt-hour from August 2025 to July 2026, 9% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. That is the 23rd-highest of 51, between Virginia (16.48¢) and Minnesota (16.22¢).
The average Alabama home used 1,125 kWh a month — the 4th-most of the 51 — so its typical bill came to $185 a month, the 4th-highest. At the national rate the same 1,125 kWh would cost $17 more a month.
In July 2026, the latest month published, the Alabama rate was 16.40¢.
| Rank | State | Average rate | Latest month | Average home use | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Colorado | 16.58¢ | 17.00¢ | 677 kWh/mo | $112/mo |
| 22 | Virginia | 16.48¢ | 17.55¢ | 1,051 kWh/mo | $173/mo |
| 23 | Alabama | 16.44¢ | 16.40¢ | 1,125 kWh/mo | $185/mo |
| 24 | Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 17.45¢ | 742 kWh/mo | $120/mo |
| 25 | Texas | 15.96¢ | 15.88¢ | 1,103 kWh/mo | $176/mo |
What a month of electricity costs in Alabama
At 16.44¢ per kWh, every extra 100 kWh a month adds $16.44 to the monthly bill and $197 to the year. The table runs from half to twice the Alabama average home's 1,125 kWh, using the same calculation as the calculator above.
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. rate (17.99¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 kWh (half the average) | $90 | $1,085 | −$9 |
| 1,125 kWh (state average) | $185 | $2,219 | −$17 |
| 1,700 kWh (1.5× the average) | $279 | $3,354 | −$26 |
| 2,250 kWh (twice the average) | $370 | $4,439 | −$35 |
Alabama electricity through the year
The average Alabama home's bill peaked at about $249 in July 2026 and was lowest, about $144, in November 2025. Use ran from 842 kWh in April 2026 to 1,517 kWh in July 2026, 1.8 times as much.
The rate moved too, from 16.01¢ in December 2025 to 17.41¢ in April 2026. A monthly rate includes that month's fuel and seasonal charges, which is why the calculator uses the 12-month average for a yearly estimate.
| Month | Rate | Use per home | Bill per home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 16.24¢ | 1,371 kWh | $223 |
| Sep 2025 | 16.43¢ | 1,202 kWh | $197 |
| Oct 2025 | 16.72¢ | 942 kWh | $158 |
| Nov 2025 | 16.08¢ | 894 kWh | $144 |
| Dec 2025 | 16.01¢ | 1,157 kWh | $185 |
| Jan 2026 | 16.06¢ | 1,350 kWh | $217 |
| Feb 2026 | 16.18¢ | 1,164 kWh | $188 |
| Mar 2026 | 17.15¢ | 877 kWh | $150 |
| Apr 2026 | 17.41¢ | 842 kWh | $147 |
| May 2026 | 16.77¢ | 956 kWh | $160 |
| Jun 2026 | 16.40¢ | 1,231 kWh | $202 |
| Jul 2026 | 16.40¢ | 1,517 kWh | $249 |
Largest electricity providers in Alabama
Among the 10 largest providers listed, average residential rates in 2024 ran from 11.45¢ at City of Huntsville to 16.77¢ at Alabama Power Co. On the average Alabama home's 1,125 kWh that is a difference of $60 a month.
These are 2024 figures, the latest final year. The Alabama average was 15.18¢ that year and 16.44¢ over the last 12 months, up 8% — compare the providers with each other, not with today's average.
Together they serve 80% of Alabama's 2,398,172 residential customers. The rates are each company's residential revenue divided by kilowatt-hours sold, so customer charges are included; a plan or tier can still differ.
| Provider | Type | Homes served | Average rate | Use per home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co | Investor-owned | 1,332,911 | 16.77¢ | 1,129 kWh/mo |
| City of Huntsville | Municipal | 197,537 | 11.45¢ | 1,173 kWh/mo |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | Cooperative | 83,005 | 13.87¢ | 1,126 kWh/mo |
| City of Athens | Municipal | 50,985 | 12.24¢ | 1,137 kWh/mo |
| Foley Board of Utilities | Municipal | 50,954 | 13.48¢ | 1,236 kWh/mo |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | Cooperative | 45,036 | 16.64¢ | 1,164 kWh/mo |
| City of Florence | Municipal | 41,594 | 11.61¢ | 1,273 kWh/mo |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 39,779 | 13.26¢ | 1,239 kWh/mo |
| Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 36,973 | 14.49¢ | 1,343 kWh/mo |
| Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 29,578 | 14.39¢ | 1,156 kWh/mo |