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Electricity Rates in Alabama

Homes in Alabama paid an average of 16.40¢ per kWh in July 2026, 10% below the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 28th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and about the same as August 2025.

Average rate
16.40¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
28th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$184.50
a month, 1,125 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Alabama rate over the last 12 months

15¢16.5¢18¢August 2025: 16.24¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 16.43¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 16.72¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 16.08¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 16.01¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 16.06¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 16.18¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 17.15¢ per kWhApril 2026: 17.41¢ per kWhMay 2026: 16.77¢ per kWhJune 2026: 16.40¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 16.40¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202616.40¢
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Alabama average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202516.24¢
September 202516.43¢
October 202516.72¢
November 202516.08¢
December 202516.01¢
January 202616.06¢
February 202616.18¢
March 202617.15¢
April 202617.41¢
May 202616.77¢
June 202616.40¢
July 202616.40¢

The rate went from 16.24¢ in August 2025 to 16.40¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Alabama

At 16.40¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Alabama.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Alabama
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$59.041,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$137.763,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$35.42900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$5.90150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$11.073,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$66.424,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$4.431,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$2.46100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$5.90150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.229 W, 5 h a day

Alabama compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Alabama
RankStateRate
25thNew Mexico16.09¢
27thGeorgia16.27¢
28thAlabama16.40¢
29thIndiana16.73¢
30thColorado17.00¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Alabama: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Alabama?

16.40¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 10% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 28th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Alabama?

About $184.50 a month: the average Alabama home uses 1,125 kWh a month (12-month average), at 16.40¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Alabama?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.25 an hour in Alabama, or $59.04 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.