DeKalb County, AL: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

DeKalb County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in DeKalb County, AL is $148.89
  • The average electricity rate in DeKalb County, AL is 12.87¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in DeKalb County, AL

The average residential electric bill in DeKalb County, AL is $148.89 per month. DeKalb County, AL is the 3rd most expensive county in Alabama for electricity.

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DeKalb County, Alabama Electricity Overview

DeKalb County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 23.12% lower than the nationwide average price, at 12.87 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, DeKalb County had a 4.31% rise during the course of the most recent year.

DeKalb County is the 695th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the US, releasing 426,661,878.07 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The electricity consumed by residents of DeKalb County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation plants.

DeKalb County ranks 20th out of 67 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents using over 1,200,000 megawatt hours.

DeKalb County has a population of 71,998 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,256,231 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.45 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    426,661,878 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,926.02 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fort Payne

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Fort Payne Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.52¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 5.84% higher than November last year
  • 19.11% lower than the Alabama average
  • 26.49% lower than the US average
  • 24th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 4,451st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 297 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 208 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 0.02% lower than November last year
  • 20.29% lower than the Alabama average
  • 27.33% lower than the US average
  • 32nd 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
  • 3,750th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,462 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$111.6 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 9.32% higher than November last year
  • 17.09% lower than the Alabama average
  • 5.61% lower than the US average
  • 30th in the state out of 593 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
  • 12,892nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,572 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,886 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$137.42 per month

  • 0.58% higher than last month
  • 2.01% higher than November last year
  • 19.93% lower than the Alabama average
  • 3.39% lower than the US average
  • 21st 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
  • 15,014th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 198 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 92 since November last year

Fort Payne, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, Fort Payne's residential electricity rate is 11.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.40% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.44 cents and 28.39% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. Fort Payne Improvement Authority is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Alabama average monthly residential power bill is $178.73, while the Fort Payne average is 23.12% less at $137.42 per month. This is the 21st lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.

Fort Payne has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 488th worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 87,290,333.95 kilograms, which is the 49th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Payne

Fort Payne residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.097/kWh$202.96/mo.$95.49/mo.
32nd11.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Payne
21st$137.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Payne Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Payne, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Fort Payne Improvement AuthorityBUNDLED11.98137.5897,153.1911,640,735.82
Sand Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67146.3381,824.1148,376,188.96

Zips with electric coverage in Fort Payne, Alabama include: 35967, 35968, 35984

Rainsville, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, Rainsville's residential electricity rate is 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.37% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.44 cents and 24.67% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Alabama average monthly residential power bill is $178.73, while the Rainsville average is 18.71% less at $145.29 per month. This is the 46th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.

Rainsville has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 121st worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 32,391,647.34 kilograms, which is the 110th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rainsville

Rainsville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.103/kWh$215.03/mo.$99.40/mo.
69th12.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rainsville
46th$145.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rainsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rainsville, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sand Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67146.3381,824.1148,376,188.96

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Henagar, AL Electricity Overview

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On average, Henagar's residential electricity rate is 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.37% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.44 cents and 24.67% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Alabama average monthly residential power bill is $178.73, while the Henagar average is 18.71% less at $145.29 per month. This is the 46th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.

Henagar has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 121st worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 14,435,794.54 kilograms, which is the 203rd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Henagar

Henagar residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.103/kWh$215.03/mo.$99.40/mo.
58th12.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Henagar
46th$145.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Henagar Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Henagar, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sand Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67146.3381,824.1148,376,188.96

Zips with electric coverage in Henagar, Alabama include: 35978, 35968, 35765, 35989

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DeKalb County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 4.67%. The US average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Alabama average is 4.52%, resulting in a rank of 1682nd best in the United States and a state rank of 26th best out of 3221 and 67 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in DeKalb County:

  • Crossville, Alabama:
    • Cherokee Electric Cooperative: 10.49%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 89.51%
  • Fort Payne, Alabama:
    • Fort Payne Improvement Authority: 95.03%
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 4.97%
  • Fyffe, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Geraldine, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 36.02%
    • Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative: 63.98%
  • Hammondville, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Henagar, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Ider, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Lakeview, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Mentone, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Pine Ridge, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 98.36%
    • Fort Payne Improvement Authority: 1.64%
  • Powell, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Rainsville, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Shiloh, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Sylvania, Alabama:
    • Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Valley Head, 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 companies offer service in DeKalb County, Alabama?

What electricity company is the largest supplier in DeKalb County, Alabama?

The largest electricity provider in DeKalb County, Alabama by total customer count is Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative.

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

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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-29