Calhoun County, AL: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Calhoun County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Calhoun County, AL is $190.05
  • The average electricity rate in Calhoun County, AL is 16.64¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Calhoun County, AL

The average residential electric bill in Calhoun County, AL is $190.05 per month. Calhoun County, AL is the 50th most expensive county in Alabama for electricity.

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Calhoun County, Alabama Electricity Overview

In Calhoun County, 318,411 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel types. Calhoun County ranks 15th in the state out of 67 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.

Calhoun County averages 1.79 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 994th highest in the country.

When calculating by total customers, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in Calhoun County.

During the course of the last 12 months, Calhoun County has had a 17.14% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.62 cents, while residents of Calhoun County pay an average rate of 0.11% above the national average at 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour.

While a majority of counties work to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Calhoun County's usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity production has increased by 1129.20% over the past year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,016,831 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    525,877 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    207,466 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    318,411 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    689,296,859 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,953.09 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oxford

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Oxford Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.9¢ per kWh

  • 3.51% lower than last month
  • 2.35% higher than November last year
  • 9.18% higher than the Alabama average
  • 0.78% lower than the US average
  • 523rd in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 189 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 211 since November last year
  • 19,276th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,379 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,060 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.81¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 6.05% higher than November last year
  • 11.8% higher than the Alabama average
  • 1.91% higher than the US average
  • 320th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 203 since November last year
  • 19,844th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 968 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$144.98 per month

  • 4.4% lower than last month
  • 3.83% lower than November last year
  • 7.7% higher than the Alabama average
  • 22.61% higher than the US average
  • 482nd in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 134 since November last year
  • 26,923rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 352 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 776 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$188.26 per month

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 8.68% higher than November last year
  • 9.69% higher than the Alabama average
  • 32.35% higher than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 49 since November last year
  • 29,479th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,815 since November last year

Oxford, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Oxford are paying an average residential electricity rate of 16.81 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 15.29 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generation from non-renewable fuels amounts to 14.34 megawatt hours per capita in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $146.54, while the Oxford average is 28.47% more at $188.26 per month.

Releasing 208,340,542.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Oxford is the 15th highest out of 593 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 9,380.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Oxford as the 2nd highest polluting city in Alabama. The city has one power plant. In Oxford, Natural Gas makes up 98.42% of the fuel sources used in electricity generation.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oxford

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.190/kWh$0.080/kWh$271.49/mo.$81.26/mo.
320th16.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oxford
532nd$188.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oxford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED16.95193.218,251,2733,093,967,000
Coosa Valley Electric CoopBUNDLED16.25190.93221,915.4436,072,067.94

Zips with electric coverage in Oxford, Alabama include: 36207, 36203, 36201, 36268, 36260

Anniston, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Anniston are paying an average residential electricity rate of 16.81 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 15.29 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $188.23 per month, while the state average is $177.22. The city experiences an average of 1.1 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 110.86 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

As the 30th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Anniston releases 126,353,268.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 37th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 5,889.22 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Anniston, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anniston

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.190/kWh$0.080/kWh$271.91/mo.$80.86/mo.
569th16.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Anniston
527th$188.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Anniston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Anniston, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED16.95193.218,251,2733,093,967,000

Zips with electric coverage in Anniston, Alabama include: 36207, 36203, 36201, 36206, 36277, 36205

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Jacksonville, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Jacksonville are paying an average residential electricity rate of 16.79 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 15.29 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $187.91 per month, while the state average is $177.22. The city experiences an average of 1.1 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 110.86 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

As the 58th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Jacksonville releases 77,007,473.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 369th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 5,889.22 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Jacksonville, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jacksonville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.190/kWh$0.081/kWh$270.76/mo.$81.49/mo.
297th16.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jacksonville
263rd$187.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jacksonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jacksonville, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED16.95193.218,251,2733,093,967,000
Cherokee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.76161.09248,683.1136,702,217.11

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Calhoun County, Alabama Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Calhoun County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Calhoun Energy CenterHarbert Power Fund V (100.00%)
Oxford AL Natural Gas 318,41119185,197,347.0818581.634
H Neely Henry DamAlabama Power (100.00%)
Calhoun County AL Conventional Hydroelectric 196,7241511
ANAD Solar ArrayAlabama Power (100.00%)
Calhoun County AL Solar 10,7421011

Calhoun County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
59.59%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
37.41%
SOLAR
Solar
2.04%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.95%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Calhoun County results in the release of 689,296,859.44 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 485th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3221 counties and 10th highest in Alabama out of 67 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 5,953.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 22nd highest county in Alabama for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 3 electricity plants, which is 893rd highest in the US. In Calhoun County, Natural Gas makes up 59.59% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Conventional Hydroelectric at 37.41% and Solar at 2.04% of generation.

Calhoun County, Alabama Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Calhoun County selling electricity. Of those 4, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Calhoun County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 5.48% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Alabama average is 4.52%, resulting in a rank of 2387th best in the United States and a state rank of 54th best out of 3221 and 67 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Calhoun County:

  • Anniston, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Hobson City, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Jacksonville, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 98.53%
    • Cherokee Electric Cooperative: 1.47%
  • Ohatchee, Alabama:
    • Coosa Valley Electric Coop: 6.17%
    • Alabama Power: 93.83%
  • Oxford, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 98.92%
    • Coosa Valley Electric Coop: 1.08%
  • Weaver, 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 supplier in Calhoun County, Alabama?

The largest electricity supplier in Calhoun County, Alabama by total revenue is Alabama Power.

How many power plants are within Calhoun County, Alabama?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Calhoun County, Alabama

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

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Calhoun County, Alabama.

What electricity companies offer service in Calhoun County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alabama Power35,972
2Coosa Valley Electric Coop2,951
3Cherokee Electric Cooperative2,347
4Piedmont, Alabama Electric Utility2,162

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-06-04