City of Athens residential customers paid an average of 12.24¢/kWh in 2024 —
19% below the Alabama average of 15.19¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 50,985 residential customers across 1 AL county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Huntsville (11.45¢), works out about $85/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Athens compares with Alabama's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Athens, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Huntsville | 11.45 | 197,537 | -0.79 | -$85 |
| City of Florence | 11.61 | 41,594 | -0.62 | -$68 |
| City of Athens (this page) | 12.24 | 50,985 | — | — |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | 13.26 | 39,779 | +1.02 | +$110 |
| Foley Board of Utilities | 13.48 | 50,954 | +1.24 | +$134 |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | 13.87 | 83,005 | +1.63 | +$176 |
| Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp | 14.49 | 36,973 | +2.25 | +$243 |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | 16.64 | 45,036 | +4.41 | +$476 |
| Alabama Power Co | 16.77 | 1,332,911 | +4.53 | +$490 |
City of Athens files no county-level territory with EIA, so this table benchmarks against the state's largest utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Athens customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Athens customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Athens premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone | City of Troy | 9.66 | +$278 |
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 | 11.11 | 12.24 | +10.1% |
| Residential customers | 48,040 | 50,985 | +6.1% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Alabama electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Athens bill
Alabama is a regulated retail market — City of Athens customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.alabama.gov.
Counties served (AL, EIA-861 2024)
Limestone
Questions people ask
- Is City of Athens more expensive than other Alabama utilities?
- City of Athens customers paid an average 12.24 cents/kWh in 2024 — 19% below the Alabama volume-weighted average of 15.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Athens?
- 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 City of Athens have?
- 50,985 residential customers in Alabama in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
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.