Utilities listed
45
Alabama, 2025
Homes counted
2.42 million
Residential customers
Average price
16.09 cents
Per kWh, Alabama
Average bill
$184.31
Per month
Utilities serving Alabama homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in AL | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor-owned | 1,342,827 | 17.91 | $202.13 |
| City of Huntsville | Municipal | 201,803 | 12.51 | $143.69 |
| Baldwin County Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 85,081 | 14.17 | $160.35 |
| Foley Board of Utilities | Municipal | 53,818 | 13.97 | $164.57 |
| City of Athens | Municipal | 52,200 | 11.58 | $152.01 |
| Central Alabama Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 45,580 | 17.21 | $199.14 |
| City of Florence | Municipal | 41,690 | 12.39 | $158.32 |
| Cullman Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 40,027 | 14.59 | $183.62 |
| Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 37,109 | 15.44 | $209.94 |
| Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 30,157 | 14.81 | $171.82 |
| Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 27,485 | 13.55 | $161.58 |
| City of Dothan | Municipal | 26,932 | 10.66 | $124.96 |
| Covington Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,625 | 17.62 | $199.91 |
| Wiregrass Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 22,857 | 15.97 | $194.11 |
| Decatur Utilities | Municipal | 22,830 | 12.14 | $142.86 |
| Dixie Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 22,315 | 15.44 | $180.88 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,846 | 14.55 | $152.33 |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 19,934 | 15.07 | $170.81 |
| Cherokee Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,006 | 15.98 | $182.46 |
| Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 18,723 | 15.89 | $157.63 |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 17,449 | 13.15 | $166.17 |
| South Alabama Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,940 | 15.82 | $159.21 |
| Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 15,806 | 16.91 | $203.85 |
| Sheffield Utilities | Municipal | 15,662 | 12.98 | $165.67 |
| Pea River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 15,013 | 17.58 | $201.12 |
| Arab Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 14,159 | 12.75 | $159.62 |
| City of Opelika | Municipal | 13,898 | 13.17 | $132.77 |
| North Alabama Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 13,121 | 13.81 | $175.76 |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal | 9,302 | 13.28 | $137.40 |
| Albertville Municipal Utilities Board | Municipal | 8,385 | 11.22 | $141.81 |
| City of Troy | Municipal | 7,856 | 9.51 | $100.18 |
| City of Muscle Shoals | Municipal | 7,202 | 12.90 | $156.38 |
| City of Scottsboro | Municipal | 7,107 | 13.78 | $163.20 |
| Cullman Power Board | Municipal | 7,079 | 13.62 | $146.61 |
| Fort Payne Improvement Authority | Municipal | 6,963 | 13.01 | $153.18 |
| Franklin Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 5,997 | 14.61 | $164.64 |
| Guntersville Electric Board | Municipal | 4,879 | 13.78 | $167.52 |
| City of Hartselle | Municipal | 4,645 | 13.00 | $149.00 |
| City of Tuscumbia | Municipal | 4,042 | 12.63 | $140.19 |
| City of Russellville | Municipal | 3,918 | 13.85 | $149.23 |
| City of Andalusia | Municipal | 3,587 | 16.16 | $157.63 |
| City of Tarrant | Municipal | 2,076 | 14.02 | $162.21 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 597 | 17.24 | $212.51 |
| City of Courtland | Municipal | 552 | 13.08 | $142.96 |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 336 | 13.54 | $164.13 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in AL counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Alabama's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in AL | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 1,342,827 | 56.9% |
| Municipal utility | 22 | 506,426 | 21.4% |
| Electric cooperative | 22 | 512,163 | 21.7% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Alabama utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 17.91 |
| Municipal utility | 22 | 12.51 |
| Electric cooperative | 22 | 15.10 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Huntsville (201,803 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Baldwin County Electric Membership Corporation (85,081 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Alabama utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileAlabama Power1.34 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCity of Huntsville202 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileBaldwin County Electric Membership Corporation85 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileFoley Board of Utilities54 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCity of Athens52 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCentral Alabama Electric Cooperative46 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of Florence42 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCullman Electric Cooperative40 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileJoe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation37 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Alabama compares
The statewide average residential price is 16.09 cents per kWh and the average bill is $184.31 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Alabama electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 10.66 cents at City of Dothan to 17.91 cents at Alabama Power.
Can you switch electric companies in Alabama?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Alabama Public Service Commission.
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Alabama electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Alabama?
Alabama Power serves the most residential customers in Alabama, about 1.34 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Alabama?
EIA lists 45 electric utilities with residential customers in Alabama for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Alabama utility has the lowest average price?
Among Alabama utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of Dothan had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 10.66 cents per kWh and Alabama Power had the highest at 17.91 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Alabama?
Usually not. Households in Alabama buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.