Alabama Electricity Rates
Residential rate
17.41¢/kWh
-8% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#21
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$153
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Alabama |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $47.63 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $148.19 |
| Window AC unit | $38.11 |
| Portable AC unit | $46.58 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $63.51 |
| Heat pump water heater | $15.88 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $15.88 |
| Washing machine | $1.32 |
| Dishwasher | $6.88 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.35 |
| Chest freezer | $7.41 |
| Electric oven | $13.23 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Alabama
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.97/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Alabama rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.