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Marshall County, Alabama Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, Marshall County's average price is 21.87% below that at 12.51 cents per kilowatt hour.

Marshall County ranks 14th out of 67 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 1,707,402.57 megawatt hours.

The largest electricity provider in Marshall County by megawatt hours sold is MUB Albertville.

Marshall County produces 32.84% of their needed electricity and must bring in the additional 67.16% from neighboring counties.

Marshall County averages 5.64 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 669th highest in the US.

Marshall County is the 14th largest county in Alabama.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,707,403 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.17 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    560,724 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    560,724 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    368,960,571 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,711.02 kg

Recent Energy News in Boaz

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Boaz Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

17.45¢ per kWh

  • 8.26% higher than last month
  • 2.93% higher than February last year
  • 2.13% higher than the Alabama average
  • 7.09% higher than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,488th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,207 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,653 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.26% higher than last month
  • 0.89% higher than February last year
  • 1.51% higher than the Alabama average
  • 5.27% lower than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 16,281st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 537 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 653 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$168.22 per month

  • 29.52% lower than last month
  • 10.32% higher than February last year
  • 1.12% lower than the Alabama average
  • 34.18% higher than the US average
  • 519th in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since February last year
  • 22,814th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,396 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 917 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$180.32 per month

  • 0.73% higher than last month
  • 1.24% higher than February last year
  • 0.97% higher than the Alabama average
  • 36.06% higher than the US average
  • 521st in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 25,993rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 2.79% higher than February last year
  • 1.16% higher than the Alabama average
  • 8.97% higher than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21,499th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 50 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,784 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

14.23¢ per kWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 0.14% higher than February last year
  • 0.9% higher than the Alabama average
  • 0.74% higher than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20,158th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 614 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 190 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$669.72 per month

  • 17.32% lower than last month
  • 4.29% higher than February last year
  • 1.17% higher than the Alabama average
  • 59.97% lower than the US average
  • 520th in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 497 since February last year
  • 19,267th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,633 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,896 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$752.6 per month

  • 0.31% higher than last month
  • 0.06% higher than February last year
  • 1.63% higher than the Alabama average
  • 54.18% lower than the US average
  • 520th in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,856th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 923 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.2¢ per kWh

  • 6.72% lower than last month
  • 2.19% lower than February last year
  • 0.73% higher than the Alabama average
  • 26.96% lower than the US average
  • 531st in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since February last year
  • 8,348th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,766 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,785 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.72¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% lower than last month
  • 8.43% lower than February last year
  • 0.91% higher than the Alabama average
  • 24.32% lower than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since February last year
  • 11,797th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 885 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 357 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$18,889.25 per month

  • 11.8% lower than last month
  • 0.29% lower than February last year
  • 24.36% lower than the Alabama average
  • 38.38% lower than the US average
  • 498th in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 496 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,914th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 678 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 969 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$21,499.31 per month

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 10.36% lower than February last year
  • 23.66% lower than the Alabama average
  • 36.93% lower than the US average
  • 498th in the state out of 532 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since February last year
  • 17,327th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 79 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 530 since February last year

Albertville, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Albertville home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.16% lower than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. MUB Albertville is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Albertville is the 27th highest ranked city in the state out of 593 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 123,046,294.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,525.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 6th worst in the state in this category. All of the 382,410.92 megawatt hours of electricity used in Albertville must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albertville

Albertville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.121/kWh$0.104/kWh$148.10/mo.$122.83/mo.
27th12.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Albertville
35th$148.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Albertville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Albertville, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Guntersville ElectricBUNDLED12.63152.7670,2828,874,000
MUB AlbertvilleBUNDLED10.85134.99122,19813,259,000
Marshall-De Kalb Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.61155.51249,60031,471,000

Zips with electric coverage in Albertville, Alabama include: 35950, 35976, 35957, 35951

Boaz, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Boaz home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.60% lower than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. The city experiences an average of 1 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage. With an estimated 708 total residential customers, Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.

Boaz is the 68th highest ranked city in the state out of 593 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 55,759,841.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,525.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 197th worst in the state in this category. All of the 173,293.9 megawatt hours of electricity used in Boaz must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boaz

Boaz residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.080/kWh$253.46/mo.$80.86/mo.
78th13.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boaz
117th$158.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boaz Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boaz, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.97180.3617,960,8562,868,954,000
Cherokee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.92168.18247,72336,971,000
Guntersville ElectricBUNDLED12.63152.7670,2828,874,000
Marshall-De Kalb Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.61155.51249,60031,471,000

Zips with electric coverage in Boaz, Alabama include: 35950, 35957, 35956

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Guntersville, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Guntersville home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.25% lower than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. Guntersville Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Guntersville is the 82nd highest ranked city in the state out of 593 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 47,294,469.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,525.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 552nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 146,984.69 megawatt hours of electricity used in Guntersville must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Guntersville

Guntersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.126/kWh$0.107/kWh$153.71/mo.$124.37/mo.
39th12.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Guntersville
65th$153.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Guntersville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Guntersville, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Guntersville ElectricBUNDLED12.63152.7670,2828,874,000
Marshall-De Kalb Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.61155.51249,60031,471,000
North Alabama Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67160.33197,87125,069,000
Sand Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.64152.12384,06148,545,000

Zips with electric coverage in Guntersville, Alabama include: 35950, 35976, 35951

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Electricity Production in Marshall County, Alabama

Power Plants in Marshall County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Marshall County AL Conventional Hydroelectric 560,724

Marshall County, Alabama Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Marshall County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 368,960,570.52 kilograms, which is the 781st largest amount of any county in the country. This total equates to 3,711.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the county ranks 2136th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. When it comes to electricity production, Marshall County's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 560,724 megawatt hours of production in the county.

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Energy Loss

There are 7 companies in Marshall County that report energy loss. Together, these 7 providers average an annual energy loss of 5.91% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Marshall County is ranked as the 2412th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Marshall County:

  • Albertville, Alabama:
    • Guntersville Electric: 34.25%
    • MUB Albertville: 31.51%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 34.25%
  • Arab, Alabama:
    • Arab Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Boaz, Alabama:
    • Guntersville Electric: 38.29%
    • Cherokee Electric Cooperative: 6.27%
    • Alabama Power: 11.89%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 43.55%
  • Douglas, Alabama:
    • Guntersville Electric: 50.00%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Grant, Alabama:
    • North Alabama Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Guntersville, Alabama:
    • North Alabama Electric Cooperative: 10.20%
    • Guntersville Electric: 71.19%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 8.84%
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 9.77%
  • Langston, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Marshall County, Alabama?

By total revenue, MUB Albertville is the largest electricity supplier in Marshall County, Alabama.

How many electric companies offer service in Marshall County, Alabama?

There are 7 electricity suppliers operating in Marshall County, Alabama.

How many power plants are in Marshall County, Alabama?

There is one electricity plant in Marshall County, Alabama

Which electricity companies offer service in Marshall County, Alabama?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-05-12