Jefferson County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jefferson County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Jefferson County is the 12th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 31.07 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
When calculating by total customers, Alabama Power is the largest provider in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County generates 20,740,430.58 megawatt hours from coal each year. That is 30.74 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Jefferson County the 115th highest ranked county out of 3221 counties in the country for electricity production from coal per capita.
With 674,721 residents living within the county and 20,966,882.93 megawatt hours produced a year, Jefferson County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 31.07 megawatt hours. This is the 591st highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the country.
Non-renewable sources are used in the production of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Jefferson County, ranking it 2nd in Alabama out of 67 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
With 20,740,430.58 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Jefferson County is 1st in the United States out of 3221 for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
11,782,927 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.46 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,966,883 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20,966,883 MWh
Production per Capita
31.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
11,498,176,273 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
17,041.38 kg
Birmingham, AL Electricity Overview
Birmingham's residents spend, on average, 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 6.97% more than Alabama's average price of 13.58 cents. The city has an average of 1.03 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 120.4 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.68 per month, while the Alabama average is $161.18. Consumers in Birmingham pay 4.65% more compared to the rest of the state.
Electricity consumption in Birmingham results in the release of 1,215,064,674.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution each year, which is the 3rd highest amount in the state out of 593 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which amounts to 6,053.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Birmingham is the 314th highest polluting city in Alabama. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Birmingham
Birmingham residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Birmingham, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.52 | 168.68 | 18,258,786 | 2,651,900,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Birmingham, Alabama include: 35242, 35215, 35226, 35209, 35173, 35211, 35020, 35023, 35235, 35126, 35022 and 30 other zip code(s).
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Hoover, AL Electricity Overview
Hoover's residents spend, on average, 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 6.97% more than Alabama's average price of 13.58 cents. The city has an average of 1.03 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 120.4 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.68 per month, while the Alabama average is $161.18. Consumers in Hoover pay 4.65% more compared to the rest of the state.
The electricity sold in Hoover has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 6,053.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 560,556,954.78 kilograms, which is the 6th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hoover
Hoover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hoover, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.52 | 168.68 | 18,258,786 | 2,651,900,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hoover, Alabama include: 35242, 35216, 35226, 35244, 35211, 35124, 35022, 35080, 35243
Vestavia Hills, AL Electricity Overview
Vestavia Hills' residents spend, on average, 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 6.97% more than Alabama's average price of 13.58 cents. The city has an average of 1.03 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 120.4 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.68 per month, while the Alabama average is $161.18. Consumers in Vestavia Hills pay 4.65% more compared to the rest of the state.
The electricity sold in Vestavia Hills has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 6,053.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 236,689,826.21 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.52 | 168.68 | 18,258,786 | 2,651,900,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Vestavia Hills, Alabama include: 35242, 35216, 35226, 35209, 35243, 35210, 35223
Electricity Production in Jefferson County, Alabama
Power Plants in Jefferson County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | AL | Coal | 20,966,883.15 | 20,460,189,377.57 | 975.83 |
Jefferson County, Alabama Details
Jefferson County is home to one electricity plant. The county has the 8th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the US, emitting 11,498,176,272.81 kilograms. More importantly, the county averages 17,041.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2nd worst county in Alabama in this category. Jefferson County's power plants primarily use Coal, which makes up 98.92% (or 20,740,430.58 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:
- Adamsville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Bessemer, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 67.35%
- Bessemer Utilities: 32.65%
- Birmingham, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Brighton, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 91.11%
- Bessemer Utilities: 8.89%
- Brookside, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Cardiff, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Center Point, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Clay, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Dora, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Fairfield, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Fultondale, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Gardendale, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Graysville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Homewood, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Hoover, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Hueytown, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Irondale, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Kimberly, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Lipscomb, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Maytown, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Midfield, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Morris, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mountain Brook, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mulga, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- North Johns, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Pinson, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Pleasant Grove, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Sylvan Springs, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Tarrant, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 50.31%
- Tarrant Electric: 49.69%
- Trussville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Vestavia Hills, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Warrior, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- West Jefferson, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Jefferson County, Alabama?
Jefferson County, Alabama is home to 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Jefferson County, Alabama?
The largest electricity company in Jefferson County, Alabama by total customer count is Alabama Power.
How many power plants are located within Jefferson County, Alabama?
There is one active electricity plant located in Jefferson County, Alabama
What electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 38,486 |
| 2 | Bessemer Utilities | 11,231 |
| 3 | Tarrant Electric | 2,743 |
