DeKalb County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in DeKalb County, AL is $146.31
- The average electricity rate in DeKalb County, AL is 12.76¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in DeKalb County, AL
The average residential electric bill in DeKalb County, AL is $146.31 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 produces 30,626 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks DeKalb County 1341st highest producing county out of 3221 counties in the United States for total sustainable electricity generation.
Residents of DeKalb County consume enough electricity to release 5,929.38 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the statewide average of 5,868.36.
When calculating by customer count, Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County produces 2.45% of their required electricity and must purchase the additional 97.55% from other counties.
DeKalb County experienced a 4.42% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous year.
As the 1686th highest producer of electricity in the country out of 3221 counties, DeKalb County generates 30,626 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,249,642 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.36 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
30,626 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
30,626 MWh
Production per Capita
0.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
426,903,586 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,929.38 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
On average, Fort Payne's residential electricity rate is 11.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.40% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.25 cents and 27.78% lower than the US average of 16.59 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 $175.9, while the Fort Payne average is 21.88% less at $137.42 per month. This is the 21st lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.
Fort Payne has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,841.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 311th worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 86,050,183.56 kilograms, which is the 49th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Payne
Fort Payne residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fort Payne, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne Improvement Authority | BUNDLED | 11.94 | 134.96 | 95,123.19 | 11,360,171.72 | |
| Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 143.51 | 373,845.94 | 47,210,229.87 |
Zips with electric coverage in Fort Payne, Alabama include: 35967, 35968, 35984
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Rainsville, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Rainsville's residential electricity rate is 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.32% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.25 cents and 24.03% lower than the US average of 16.59 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 $175.9, while the Rainsville average is 17.40% less at $145.29 per month. This is the 46th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.
Rainsville has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,841.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 311th worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 31,931,453.04 kilograms, which is the 109th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rainsville
Rainsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rainsville, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 143.51 | 373,845.94 | 47,210,229.87 |
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Henagar, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Henagar's residential electricity rate is 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.32% lower than the average Alabama price of 15.25 cents and 24.03% lower than the US average of 16.59 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 $175.9, while the Henagar average is 17.40% less at $145.29 per month. This is the 46th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Alabama.
Henagar has zero electricity generation plants. Around 5,841.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 311th worst polluter in the state out of 593 cities. Total emissions in the city are 14,230,702.45 kilograms, which is the 202nd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Henagar
Henagar residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Henagar, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 143.51 | 373,845.94 | 47,210,229.87 |
Zips with electric coverage in Henagar, Alabama include: 35978, 35968, 35765, 35989
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DeKalb County, Alabama Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in DeKalb County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sand Valley Power StationEDL Inc (100.00%) | DeKalb County | AL | Landfill Gas | 30,626 | 1 | 16,611,371.4 | 1 | 542.39 | 2 |
DeKalb County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup
DeKalb County's fuel of choice is Landfill Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 426,903,586.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 16th worst out of 67 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 932nd worst in emissions per resident, averaging 5,929.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. DeKalb County is home to one electricity plant.
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%
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in DeKalb County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative | 18,639 |
| 2 | Fort Payne Improvement Authority | 9,108 |
| 3 | Marshall-De Kalb Electric Cooperative | 9,078 |
| 4 | Cherokee Electric Cooperative | 2,811 |
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.
How many power plants are located in DeKalb County, Alabama?
There is one active electricity plant located in DeKalb County, Alabama
