How Alabama Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Alabama Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville Municipal Utilities Board | 10.67 | 8,318 | -6.10 | -$659 |
| City of Dothan | 10.72 | 26,752 | -6.05 | -$653 |
| Arab Electric Coop Inc | 11.96 | 14,062 | -4.81 | -$520 |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | 12.26 | 9,378 | -4.51 | -$488 |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop | 12.48 | 17,318 | -4.29 | -$463 |
| Sand Mountain Electric Coop | 12.55 | 27,298 | -4.22 | -$455 |
| Cullman Power Board | 12.64 | 7,049 | -4.13 | -$447 |
| City of Opelika | 12.83 | 13,555 | -3.94 | -$426 |
| North Alabama Electric Coop | 12.84 | 13,099 | -3.94 | -$425 |
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp | 13.24 | 20,053 | -3.53 | -$381 |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | 13.26 | 39,779 | -3.51 | -$379 |
| Alabama Power Co (this page) | 16.77 | 1,332,911 | — | — |
26 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Alabama Power. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Alabama Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Alabama Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Alabama Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$768 |
| Fayette | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$768 |
| Lamar | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$768 |
| Marion | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$768 |
| Walker | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$768 |
| Marshall | Albertville Municipal Utilities Board | 10.67 | +$659 |
| Dale | City of Dothan | 10.72 | +$653 |
| Houston | City of Dothan | 10.72 | +$653 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 59 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.90 | 16.77 | +5.5% |
| Residential customers | 1,323,950 | 1,332,911 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Alabama electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Alabama Power bill
Alabama is a regulated retail market — Alabama Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.alabama.gov.
Counties served (AL, EIA-861 2024)
Autauga · Baldwin · Barbour · Bibb · Blount · Bullock · Butler · Calhoun · Chambers · Cherokee · Chilton · Choctaw · Clarke · Clay · Cleburne · Coffee · Conecuh · Coosa · Covington · Crenshaw · Cullman · Dale · Dallas · Elmore · Escambia · Etowah · Fayette · Franklin · Geneva · Greene · Hale · Henry · Houston · Jefferson · Lamar · Lawrence · Lee · Lowndes · Macon · Marengo · Marion · Marshall · Mobile · Monroe · Montgomery · Perry · Pickens · Randolph · Russell · Shelby · St Clair · Sumter · Talladega · Tallapoosa · Tuscaloosa · Walker · Washington · Wilcox · Winston
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Alabama Power Co more expensive than other Alabama utilities?
- Alabama Power Co customers paid an average 16.77 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% above the Alabama volume-weighted average of 15.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Alabama Power Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Alabama has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.alabama.gov).
- How many customers does Alabama Power Co have?
- 1,332,911 residential customers in Alabama in 2024 across 59 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.