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.
$0.17
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.17
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-8%
cheaper
Price rank
#21
of 51 (1 = highest)
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
$87.05
≈ $1,044.6/year
900 kWh / month
$156.69
≈ $1,880.28/year
1200 kWh / month
$208.92
≈ $2,507.04/year
Alabama electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Alabama's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$114.46
600 kWh · ≈ $3.76/day
Per day
$3.76
Per year
$1,373.52
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.