Alabama electricity rates
77 residential tariffs from 50 utilities. Across the 4 filed since 2020, the median costs $0.1576 per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month once fixed charges are included — the cheapest $0.1264, the most expensive $0.1621.
$0.1576median $/kWh
50utilities
77tariffs on file
32%time-of-use
6%filed since 2020
Rate structures in Alabama
| Structure | Tariffs |
|---|---|
| Flat | 45 |
| Time-of-use | 16 |
| Time-of-use + tiered | 9 |
| Tiered | 7 |
Lowest effective rates at 1,000 kWh/month
Ranked across the 4 tariffs filed since 2020 — 6% of those on file here. Older filings are excluded because they are systematically below what utilities now charge; see methodology. Effective rate includes fixed charges, and availability restrictions may apply.
| Utility | Tariff | Structure | Filed | $/kWh | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Huntsville, Alabama (Utility Company) | Schedule RS - Residential | Tiered | 2026 | $0.1264 | $1,516.56 |
| Alabama Power Co | Rate RTA Energy | Time-of-use | 2025 | $0.1561 | $1,873.50 |
| Alabama Power Co | Family Dwelling Service | Time-of-use + tiered | 2026 | $0.1590 | $1,908.51 |
| Alabama Power Co | Large Farm Service | Time-of-use | 2025 | $0.1621 | $1,944.71 |