Baldwin County El Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.87¢/kWh in 2024 —
9% below the Alabama average of 15.19¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 83,005 residential customers across 2 AL counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Foley Board of Utilities (13.48¢), works out about $41/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Baldwin County El Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Baldwin County El Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Board of Utilities | 13.48 | 50,954 | -0.38 | -$41 |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp (this page) | 13.87 | 83,005 | — | — |
| Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc | 13.90 | 20,645 | +0.03 | +$3 |
| Clarke-Washington E M C | 15.76 | 18,708 | +1.89 | +$205 |
| Alabama Power Co | 16.77 | 1,332,911 | +2.91 | +$314 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Baldwin County El Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Baldwin County El Member customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Baldwin County El Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Baldwin County El Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | Foley Board of Utilities | 13.48 | +$41 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.22 | 13.87 | +4.9% |
| Residential customers | 80,262 | 83,005 | +3.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Alabama electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Baldwin County El Member bill
Alabama is a regulated retail market — Baldwin County El Member customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.alabama.gov.
Counties served (AL, EIA-861 2024)
Baldwin · Monroe
Head-to-head comparisons
- Alabama Power Co vs Baldwin County El Member Corp
- Baldwin County El Member Corp vs Foley Board of Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is Baldwin County El Member Corp more expensive than other Alabama utilities?
- Baldwin County El Member Corp customers paid an average 13.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — 9% below the Alabama volume-weighted average of 15.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Baldwin County El Member Corp?
- 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 Baldwin County El Member Corp have?
- 83,005 residential customers in Alabama in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.