Electricity rates in Alabama

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Alabama, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

16.33¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

−10.1%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+0.4%

was 16.26¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#26 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Alabama

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$186.65

1,143 kWh × 16.33¢ (Alabama average)

Per kWh: $0.1633
Per 100 kWh: $16.33
Per 1,000 kWh: $163.30

Average electric bill in Alabama

2024 (EIA)	Alabama	U.S.
Monthly use	1,143 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	15.18¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$173.50	$142.26
Residential customers	2,398,172	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Alabama household's 1,143 kWh would cost about $186.65 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Alabama

Yearly cost at 16.33¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the East South Central region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$705.46
Electric car	4,200	$685.86
Electric water heater *	2,958	$483.04
Central air conditioner *	2,812	$459.20
Pool pump *	2,678	$437.32
Window air conditioner	2,095	$342.04
Hot tub *	1,732	$282.84
Dehumidifier *	1,132	$184.86
Electric clothes dryer *	756	$123.45
Light bulbs *	748	$122.15
Chest or upright freezer *	644	$105.17
Refrigerator *	630	$102.88
Electric oven *	322	$52.58
Ceiling fan *	307	$50.13
TV *	241	$39.36
Microwave *	107	$17.47

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Alabama ranks

Alabama is #26 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Alabama	U.S.
August 2026	16.33¢	18.16¢
August 2025	16.26¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	16.51¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	16.01¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	15.18¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (East South Central)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Kentucky	13.80¢	$133.81
Mississippi	14.43¢	$154.83
Tennessee	13.42¢	$143.32

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Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Alabama?

The average residential price in Alabama was 16.33¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is −10.1% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #26 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Alabama?

In 2024, the average Alabama household used 1,143 kWh a month and paid $173.50 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $186.65.

Are electricity prices going up in Alabama?

The August 2026 average of 16.33¢/kWh compares with 16.26¢ a year earlier (+0.4%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 16.51¢, +3.1% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Alabama average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.