Choctaw County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Choctaw County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Choctaw County is ranked 6th in Alabama out of 67 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 18.6 megawatt hours per person each year.
Choctaw County generates 237,908.64 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuels. This ranks Choctaw County 17th in Alabama out of 67 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
Choctaw County consumes about 80.62% of the electricity that their power generating plants generate.
As the 621st highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Choctaw County produces 2.6 megawatt hours per person per year.
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 12.27% of the megawatt hours produced in Choctaw County, ranking it 19th in Alabama out of 67 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Residents of Choctaw County are paying, on average, 12.58% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
218,632 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
271,184 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
237,909 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
33,275 MWh
Production per Capita
21.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
167,233,143 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,073.26 kg
Recent Energy News in Butler
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Butler, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,061 positions to 26,208th, from last year's value of 22,147th
- In Butler, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,295 positions to 26,208th, from last month's value of 24,913th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 148 positions to 25,989th, from last month's value of 25,841st
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 40 positions to 25,989th, from last year's value of 25,949th
- In Butler, the residential electricity bill increased by 35.72% to $238.68, from last year's value of $175.86
- In Butler, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 33 positions to 530th, from last year's value of 497th
- In Butler, the residential electricity bill increased by 31.17% to $238.68, from last month's value of $181.96
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 11 positions to 531st, from last year's value of 520th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 11 positions to 531st, from last month's value of 520th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 3.01% to $179.01, from last month's value of $173.78
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 0.25% to $179.01, from last year's value of $178.57
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,269 positions to 20,899th, from last year's value of 17,630th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 930 positions to 19,843rd, from last year's value of 18,913th
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 899 positions to 20,899th, from last month's value of 20,000th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 97 positions to 19,843rd, from last month's value of 19,746th
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill increased by 20.63% to $810, from last year's value of $671.48
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill increased by 16.78% to $810, from last month's value of $693.6
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.56% to $750.31, from last month's value of $738.77
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 3 positions to 519th, from last month's value of 516th
- In Butler, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 519th, from last year's value of 520th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 0.41% to $750.31, from last year's value of $747.22
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 466 positions to 17,406th, from last year's value of 17,872nd
- In Butler, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,066 positions to 17,732nd, from last year's value of 16,666th
- In Butler, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,144 positions to 17,732nd, from last month's value of 16,588th
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 37 positions to 17,406th, from last month's value of 17,443rd
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 9.7% to $21,503.89, from last year's value of $23,814.68
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 8 positions to 498th, from last year's value of 506th
- In Butler, the industrial electricity bill increased by 15.9% to $21,416.9, from last year's value of $18,478.3
- In Butler, the industrial electricity bill increased by 5.16% to $21,416.9, from last month's value of $20,366.37
- In Butler, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 1.15% to $21,503.89, from last month's value of $21,259.01
- In Butler, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 498th, from last month's value of 497th
Butler Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
16.12¢ per kWh
- 5.76% higher than last month
- 1.85% higher than January last year
- 1.63% higher than the Alabama average
- 3.24% 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 January last year
- 18,281st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,879 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,555 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
16.01¢ per kWh
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 1.88% higher than January last year
- 1.46% higher than the Alabama average
- 5.7% 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 January last year
- 15,744th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 342 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 848 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$238.68 per month
- 31.17% higher than last month
- 35.72% higher than January last year
- 0.88% higher than the Alabama average
- 58.1% higher than the US average
- 530th in the state out of 532 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since January last year
- 26,208th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,295 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,061 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$179.01 per month
- 3.01% higher than last month
- 0.25% higher than January last year
- 0.99% higher than the Alabama average
- 34.93% higher than the US average
- 531st in the state out of 532 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since January last year
- 25,989th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 148 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 40 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
14.91¢ per kWh
- 3.63% higher than last month
- 6.96% higher than January last year
- 1.08% higher than the Alabama average
- 11.82% 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 January last year
- 21,449th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,832 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,676 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
14.19¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 0.86% higher than January last year
- 0.84% higher than the Alabama average
- 0.23% 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 January last year
- 19,544th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 646 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 315 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$810 per month
- 16.78% higher than last month
- 20.63% higher than January last year
- 1.92% higher than the Alabama average
- 50.3% lower than the US average
- 519th in the state out of 532 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 20,899th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 899 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,269 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$750.31 per month
- 1.56% higher than last month
- 0.41% higher than January last year
- 1.61% higher than the Alabama average
- 54.16% 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 January last year
- 19,843rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 930 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.72¢ per kWh
- 3.51% higher than last month
- 12.25% higher than January last year
- 0.97% higher than the Alabama average
- 21.49% 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 21 since January last year
- 11,114th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,031 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,742 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.74¢ per kWh
- 0.92% higher than last month
- 7.38% lower than January last year
- 0.84% higher than the Alabama average
- 24.34% 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 January last year
- 10,912th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 608 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 374 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$21,416.9 per month
- 5.16% higher than last month
- 15.9% higher than January last year
- 23.45% lower than the Alabama average
- 36.47% lower than the US average
- 498th in the state out of 532 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 17,732nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,144 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,066 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$21,503.89 per month
- 1.15% higher than last month
- 9.7% lower than January last year
- 23.84% lower than the Alabama average
- 37.14% lower than the US average
- 498th in the state out of 532 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since January last year
- 17,406th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 466 since January last year
Butler, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Butler's citizens spend 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.58 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Alabama Power sells an estimated 7,687.56 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing Butler must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,121,763.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 179th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butler
Butler residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butler, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 | |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.06 | 134.72 | 270,829 | 32,651,900 |
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Gilbertown, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Gilbertown's citizens spend 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.58 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Gilbertown is the 386th largest city in the state, with a population of 666.
Electricity companies servicing Gilbertown must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,664,190.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 11th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gilbertown
Gilbertown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gilbertown, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 | |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.06 | 134.72 | 270,829 | 32,651,900 |
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Pennington, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Pennington's citizens spend 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.58 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Pennington is the 400th largest city in the state, with a population of 604.
Electricity companies servicing Pennington must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,323,079.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 179th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pennington
Pennington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pennington, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 | |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.06 | 134.72 | 270,829 | 32,651,900 |
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Electricity Production in Choctaw County, Alabama
Power Plants in Choctaw County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-NaheolaGeorgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-Naheola (100.00%) | Choctaw County | AL | Black Liquour | 271,184 | 207,430,673.86 | 764.91 |
Choctaw County, Alabama Details
In Choctaw County, Black Liquour makes up 61.26% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (26.47%) and Natural Gas (12.08%), these three fuel types make up 270,662.2 megawatt hours (or 99.81%) county electricity production. The county has the 1326th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 167,233,143.2 kilograms. This total equates to 13,073.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 174th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Choctaw County has one electricity plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Choctaw County:
- Butler, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Gilbertown, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Lisman, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Needham, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Pennington, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Silas, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Toxey, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 50.00%
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Choctaw County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 31,322 |
| 2 | Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | 4,695 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Choctaw County, Alabama?
The largest electricity provider in Choctaw County, Alabama by megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Choctaw County, Alabama?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Choctaw County, Alabama.
How many power plants are located in Choctaw County, Alabama?
There is one power plant in Choctaw County, Alabama
