Alabama Electricity Rates & Prices

16.4¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$148
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
Medium
rate tier
+0.00¢ (+0.00%)
month-over-month change
#24 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+3.0%
12-month change

The typical Alabama home pays about 16.4¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $148 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Alabama electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Alabama's average residential electricity price is 16.4¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places Alabama in the medium rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $147.60 at the all-in average rate.

How Alabama compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageAlabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 16.4¢/kWh, Alabama is about 10% below the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Alabama electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +0.16¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202616.400.00¢
June 202616.40−0.37¢
May 202616.77−0.64¢
April 202617.41+0.26¢
March 202617.15+0.97¢
February 202616.18+0.12¢
January 202616.06+0.05¢
December 202516.01−0.07¢
November 202516.08−0.64¢
October 202516.72+0.29¢
September 202516.43+0.19¢
August 202516.24+0.31¢

Alabama electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Alabama rates have risen 24.0% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Alabama electricity price history: up 24.0% in 5 years.

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Est. Alabama electricity cost: $147.60

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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FAQ

What are Alabama electricity rates right now?

Alabama electricity rates average 16.4¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #24 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $148 on Alabama's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in Alabama?

Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the Alabama bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 16.4¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Alabama's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Alabama rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Alabama's all-in rate of 16.4¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Alabama.

Is electricity in Alabama cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 16.4¢/kWh, Alabama is 10% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Alabama in the medium rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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