Colbert County, AL: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Colbert County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Colbert County, AL is $152.51
  • The average electricity rate in Colbert County, AL is 12.46¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Colbert County, AL

The average residential electric bill in Colbert County, AL is $152.51 per month. Colbert County, AL is the 5th most expensive county in Alabama for electricity.

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Colbert County, Alabama Electricity Overview

Over 100.00% of Colbert County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuels, ranking Colbert County at 3rd in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.

Residents of Colbert County are paying, on average, 25.53% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 12.46 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

Colbert County generates 7.63 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Colbert County the 444th highest ranking county out of 3221 counties for renewable generation per capita in the US.

As the highest generator of solar power in Alabama, Colbert County generates a total of 433,391 megawatt hours from solar.

Colbert County has the 778th highest electricity production in the US out of 3221 counties, producing 433,391 megawatt hours.

Colbert County is the 25th most populated county in the state, with 56,789 residents residing in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    990,862 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.45 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    433,391 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    433,391 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.63 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    189,337,541 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,334.05 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Muscle Shoals

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Muscle Shoals Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.25¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 5.84% higher than November last year
  • 20.85% lower than the Alabama average
  • 28.07% lower than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
  • 3,883rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 374 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 290 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.73¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 0.16% lower than November last year
  • 22% lower than the Alabama average
  • 28.9% lower than the US average
  • 29th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 2,996th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 163 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,382 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$115.27 per month

  • 12.52% lower than last month
  • 9.31% higher than November last year
  • 14.36% lower than the Alabama average
  • 2.51% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since November last year
  • 14,725th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,076 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,338 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$141.94 per month

  • 0.58% higher than last month
  • 2.09% higher than November last year
  • 17.3% lower than the Alabama average
  • 0.21% lower than the US average
  • 29th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 16,652nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 126 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 481 since November last year

Muscle Shoals, AL Electricity Overview

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Muscle Shoals' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 24.07% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, ranking the city at 29th best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. Muscle Shoals Electric Board sells an estimated 266,506.18 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $141.94 per month, while the Alabama average is $178.73.

Muscle Shoals emits 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 121st highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 94,632,677.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 42nd highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.094/kWh$207.83/mo.$97.14/mo.
29th11.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Muscle Shoals
29th$141.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Muscle Shoals Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Muscle Shoals Electric BoardBUNDLED11.79142.93105,248.7612,404,151.01

Zips with electric coverage in Muscle Shoals, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660, 35646

Sheffield, AL Electricity Overview

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Sheffield's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 20.78% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. With an estimated 247 residential customers, Muscle Shoals Electric Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Sheffield emits 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 55,141,653.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 73rd highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheffield

Sheffield residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.099/kWh$221.66/mo.$102.16/mo.
37th12.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sheffield
74th$151.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sheffield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sheffield, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Muscle Shoals Electric BoardBUNDLED11.79142.93105,248.7612,404,151.01
Sheffield UtilitiesBUNDLED12.31152.47237,196.2229,207,899.34

Zips with electric coverage in Sheffield, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660

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Tuscumbia, AL Electricity Overview

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Tuscumbia's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 23.20% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, ranking the city at 31st best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. Tuscumbia Utilities sells an estimated 96,418.62 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $128.45 per month, while the Alabama average is $178.73.

Tuscumbia emits 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 53,197,917.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 78th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tuscumbia

Tuscumbia residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.098/kWh$192.43/mo.$89.72/mo.
31st11.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tuscumbia
5th$128.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tuscumbia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tuscumbia, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Tuscumbia UtilitiesBUNDLED11.92129.3454,523.886,499,258.29

Zips with electric coverage in Tuscumbia, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660

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

Power Plants in Colbert County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Muscle ShoalsMuscle Shoals Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Colbert County AL Solar 433,391111

Colbert County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Colbert County emits 3,334.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 64th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2338th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 189,337,541.26 kilograms, which is the 1243rd highest total amount of emissions for any county in the nation. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Colbert County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel source.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 3.06%. With a state average energy loss of 4.52%, Colbert County is the 2nd best county in Alabama for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Colbert County:

  • Cherokee, Alabama:
    • Sheffield Utilities: 100.00%
  • Leighton, Alabama:
    • Sheffield Utilities: 100.00%
  • Littleville, Alabama:
    • Sheffield Utilities: 100.00%
  • Muscle Shoals, Alabama:
    • Muscle Shoals Electric Board: 100.00%
  • Sheffield, Alabama:
    • Sheffield Utilities: 92.13%
    • Muscle Shoals Electric Board: 7.87%
  • Tuscumbia, Alabama:
    • Tuscumbia Utilities: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Colbert County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Sheffield Utilities19,788
2Muscle Shoals Electric Board9,100
3Tuscumbia Utilities5,103
4Franklin Electric Cooperative845

How many power plants are located within Colbert County, Alabama?

There is one power plant located in Colbert County, Alabama

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Colbert County, Alabama?

By total megawatt hours sold, Sheffield Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Colbert County, Alabama.

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

There are 4 electricity providers operating in Colbert County, Alabama.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-07-30