Electricity rates in Alabama
See the latest average electricity prices in Alabama and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.16
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.16
per kWh
Commercial
$0.15
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-10%
cheaper
Price rank
#24
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$145
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Alabama compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Alabama
Estimated energy cost at Alabama's average residential rate of $0.16/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $90.20 | $1,082.4/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $114.8 | $1,377.6/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $147.6 | $1,771.2/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $188.6 | $2,263.2/yr |
Alabama electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Alabama's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$108.4
600 kWh · ≈ $3.56/day
Per day
$3.56
Per year
$1,300.8
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Alabama: common questions
Alabama's average residential electricity price is $0.16 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 10% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #24 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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