Electricity Cost in Alabama
The average residential electricity rate in Alabama is 16.77¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $151 per month or $1811 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
16.77 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$150.93
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1811.16
vs national (monthly)
$-15.03
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How Alabama Compares
State rate
16.77 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
-9.1%
Category
close to national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Alabama costs 9% less than the national average.
- Alabama ranks #24 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Alabama has a value score of 90, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- 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 16.77 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $150.93.
- Is electricity in Alabama cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Alabama costs about $15.03 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 16.77¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $150.93 per month, or about $1811.16 per year.