Electricity Cost in Alabama
The average residential electricity rate in Alabama is 17.15¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $154 per month or $1852 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
17.15 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$154.35
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1852.20
vs national (monthly)
$-17.01
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Alabama Compares
State rate
17.15 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
-9.9%
Category
close to national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Alabama costs 10% less than the national average.
- Alabama ranks #20 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Alabama shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Alabama?
- The average residential electricity rate in Alabama is 17.15 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $154.35.
- Is electricity in Alabama cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Alabama costs about $17.01 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Alabama?
- At the average rate of 17.15¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $154.35 per month, or about $1852.20 per year.