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Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Overview

At an average residential price of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mobile County enjoy a 0.27% discount from the nationwide average price.

Mobile County citizens are responsible for 7,767.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the US average emissions per capita is 4,162.25.

Citizens in Mobile County, on average, pay $180.36 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average bill of $138.3.

Mobile County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 6th in the state out of 67 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

Mobile County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel type usage for electricity production purposes. The county has achieved a 9.14% decline in the consumption of these fuel types in their electric generation facilities within the past year.

When calculating by total customers, Alabama Power is the largest supplier in Mobile County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,065,208 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.17 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,887,863 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,887,863 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    31.33 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,195,481,709 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,767.13 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within Mobile County
Mobile, AL Electricity
Prichard, AL Electricity
Tillmans Corner CDP, AL Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In Mobile County Cities

Recent Energy News in Mobile

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Mobile 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 11 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 3 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 has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,267th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,632 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,399 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 has dropped by 497 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 dropped by 418 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 530 since February last year

Mobile Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

41,126 MWh

  • 62.13% lower than last month
  • 69.22% lower than February last year
  • 1,011.4% higher than the Alabama average
  • 77.62% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 227th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 107 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

115,565.69 MWh

  • 7.22% lower than last month
  • 24.65% lower than February last year
  • 981.35% higher than the Alabama average
  • 349.46% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 152nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

16,608,204.48 MWh

  • 62.07% lower than last month
  • 68.9% lower than February last year
  • 979.55% higher than the Alabama average
  • 71.99% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 199th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 69 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

46,607,740.74 MWh

  • 7.16% lower than last month
  • 29.05% lower than February last year
  • 962.4% higher than the Alabama average
  • 299.98% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 159th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

41,126 MWh

  • 62.13% lower than last month
  • 69.22% lower than February last year
  • 700% higher than the Alabama average
  • 8.03% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 136th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

115,565.69 MWh

  • 7.22% lower than last month
  • 24.65% lower than February last year
  • 691.88% higher than the Alabama average
  • 160.5% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 119th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

16,608,204.48 MWh

  • 62.07% lower than last month
  • 68.9% lower than February last year
  • 700% higher than the Alabama average
  • 13.46% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 139th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

46,607,740.74 MWh

  • 7.16% lower than last month
  • 29.05% lower than February last year
  • 685.72% higher than the Alabama average
  • 162.96% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 123rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since February last year

Mobile, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living within Mobile are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.72% more than Alabama's average price of 14.56 cents. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There is 83.71% more electricity consumed in Mobile than is produced, forcing the city to import from nearby cities and counties.

Electricity consumption in Mobile has byproducts of 1,208,140,870.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2nd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 3rd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 6,591.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a city in Alabama out of the state's 593 cities. Mobile's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mobile

Mobile 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.
373rd15.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mobile
369th$180.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mobile Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mobile, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.97180.3617,960,8562,868,954,000
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Mobile, Alabama include: 36695, 36608, 36605, 36582, 36609, 36575, 36693, 36606, 36618, 36571, 36619 and 11 other zip code(s).

Prichard, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living within Prichard are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.72% more than Alabama's average price of 14.56 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Prichard has byproducts of 108,552,382.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 33rd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 6th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,525.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Prichard has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prichard

Prichard 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.
373rd15.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prichard
369th$180.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prichard Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prichard, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.97180.3617,960,8562,868,954,000
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Prichard, Alabama include: 36618, 36571, 36613, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36616

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Tillmans Corner CDP, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living within Tillmans Corner CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.72% more than Alabama's average price of 14.56 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Tillmans Corner CDP has byproducts of 101,192,150.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 6th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,525.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Tillmans Corner CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tillmans Corner CDP

Tillmans Corner CDP 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.
373rd15.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tillmans Corner CDP
369th$180.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tillmans Corner CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tillmans Corner CDP, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.97180.3617,960,8562,868,954,000
1 providers total

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Electricity Production in Mobile County, Alabama

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Mobile County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
BarryAlabama Power (100.00%)
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 9,588,410.014,700,147,010.98490.19
Theodore Cogen FacilityAlabama Power (100.00%)
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 1,528,810368,042,465.7240.74
Hog Bayou Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%)
Mobile AL Natural Gas 1,368,752552,496,164.08403.65
Kimberly Clark Mobile - CHP PlantKimberly Clark - Mobile Alabama (100.00%)
Mobile AL Natural Gas 344,588194,175,457.7563.5
W&T Onshore Treating Facility (OTF)W&T Offshore Inc (100.00%)
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 57,30314,115,074.26246.32
5 power plants total

Mobile County, Alabama Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 3,195,481,708.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Mobile County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 653rd worst in pollution per resident, averaging 7,767.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 5 electricity producing plants, which is 560th highest in the nation. Mobile County has about 87.65% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
87.65%
COAL
Coal
Coal
12.35%

Mobile County, Alabama Net Metering

The state has bad net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The one company in Mobile County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 4.45%. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Alabama average is 4.38%, resulting in a rank of 1352nd best in the nation and a state rank of 15th best out of 3230 and 67 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Mobile County, Alabama

Providers In Each City in Mobile County:

  • Bayou La Batre, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Chickasaw, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Citronelle, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Creola, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Dauphin Island, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Mobile, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Mount Vernon, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Prichard, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Saraland, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Satsuma, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Semmes, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Mobile County, Alabama?

By total megawatt hours sold, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in Mobile County, Alabama.

Which electricity companies offer service in Mobile County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alabama Power42,273

How many power plants are in Mobile County, Alabama?

There are 5 active power plants located in Mobile County, Alabama

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