Foley Board of Utilities residential customers paid an average of 13.48¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% below the Alabama average of 15.19¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 50,954 residential customers across 1 AL county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Alabama Power (16.77¢) pay about $355/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Foley Board of Utilities compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Foley Board of Utilities, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Board of Utilities (this page) | 13.48 | 50,954 | — | — |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | 13.87 | 83,005 | +0.38 | +$41 |
| Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc | 13.90 | 20,645 | +0.42 | +$45 |
| Alabama Power Co | 16.77 | 1,332,911 | +3.29 | +$355 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Foley Board of Utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Foley Board of Utilities customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.51 | 13.48 | -0.2% |
| Residential customers | 49,138 | 50,954 | +3.7% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Alabama electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Foley Board of Utilities bill
Alabama is a regulated retail market — Foley Board of Utilities 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
Head-to-head comparisons
- Alabama Power Co vs Foley Board of Utilities
- Baldwin County El Member Corp vs Foley Board of Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is Foley Board of Utilities more expensive than other Alabama utilities?
- Foley Board of Utilities customers paid an average 13.48 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the Alabama volume-weighted average of 15.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Foley Board of Utilities?
- 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 Foley Board of Utilities have?
- 50,954 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.