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, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.16
per kWh
Commercial
$0.15
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-11%
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.
Sample monthly bills in Alabama
Estimated energy cost at Alabama's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$82.00
≈ $984/year
900 kWh / month
$147.6
≈ $1,771.2/year
1200 kWh / month
$196.8
≈ $2,361.6/year
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.
About electricity prices in Alabama
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Alabama benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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