Jefferson County, Alabama Electric Profile
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Jefferson County, Alabama Overview
Jefferson County is the 12th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 30.43 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
Jefferson County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity expense of $155.61, which is 3.41% higher than the Alabama average bill of $150.47.
Jefferson County ranks as the 7th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption in the United States and highest in the state, emitting 11,094,929,466.35 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Jefferson County produces approximately 30.02 megawatt hours of electricity using natural gas per resident living in the county. This is the highest average in Alabama.
With 20,252,052.52 megawatt hours of electricity produced from coal, Jefferson County is 1st in Alabama out of 67 counties for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
As the 18th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the country, Jefferson County generates 20,529,485.14 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
11,500,912 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,529,485 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20,529,485 MWh
Production per Capita
30.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
11,094,929,466 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,443.73 kg
Birmingham, AL Electric Overview

Birmingham's residents spend, on average, 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 7.33% more than Alabama's average price of 13.08 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 $156.98 per month, while the Alabama average is $150.47. Consumers in Birmingham pay 4.32% more compared to the rest of the state.
Electricity consumption in Birmingham results in the release of 1,166,318,006.21 kilograms of CO2 pollution each year, which is the 3rd highest amount in the state out of 593 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which amounts to 5,810.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Birmingham is the 322nd highest polluting city in Alabama. The city has one electricity plant.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Birmingham
Birmingham residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Birmingham, Alabama
Provider
| Service Type
| Residential Rate (¢)
| Residential Average Bill ($)
| City Production (MWh)
| Residential Sales (MWh)
| Residential Revenues ($)
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 156.98 | 17,466,982 | 2,451,697,000 |
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's residents spend, on average, 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 7.33% more than Alabama's average price of 13.08 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 $156.98 per month, while the Alabama average is $150.47. Consumers in Hoover pay 4.32% more compared to the rest of the state.
The electricity sold in Hoover has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 5,810.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 538,068,206.44 kilograms, which is the 6th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hoover
Hoover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hoover, Alabama
Provider
| Service Type
| Residential Rate (¢)
| Residential Average Bill ($)
| City Production (MWh)
| Residential Sales (MWh)
| Residential Revenues ($)
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 156.98 | 17,466,982 | 2,451,697,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hoover, Alabama include: 35242, 35216, 35226, 35244, 35211, 35124, 35022, 35080, 35243
Vestavia Hills, AL Electric Overview

Vestavia Hills's residents spend, on average, 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 7.33% more than Alabama's average price of 13.08 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 $156.98 per month, while the Alabama average is $150.47. Consumers in Vestavia Hills pay 4.32% more compared to the rest of the state.
The electricity sold in Vestavia Hills has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 5,810.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 227,194,166.77 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Provider
| Service Type
| Residential Rate (¢)
| Residential Average Bill ($)
| City Production (MWh)
| Residential Sales (MWh)
| Residential Revenues ($)
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 156.98 | 17,466,982 | 2,451,697,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Vestavia Hills, Alabama include: 35242, 35216, 35226, 35209, 35243, 35210, 35223
Energy 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 | 20,528,965.22 | 19,804,763,994.22 | 964.72 | Yes | ||
ABC CokeDrummond Company, Inc. (100.00%)
| Tarrant | AL | Other Gas | 520 | 30,031.96 | 57.75 |
Jefferson County, Alabama Details
In Jefferson County, Coal makes up 98.65% of the fuel used for electricity generation. Natural Gas and Other Gas account for 1.35% and 0.00% of electricity production, respectively. The county's residents average 16,443.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 78th worst in the United States in this category. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 11,094,929,466.35 kilograms. There are 2 electricity generation plants in Jefferson County, which is the 5th highest number of power plants in a county in the state.
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 are 2 active electricity plants located in Jefferson County, Alabama
What electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Alabama?
County Customers Rank
| Provider
| Est. County Customers
|
---|---|---|
1 | Alabama Power | 38,116 |
2 | Bessemer Utilities | 11,231 |
3 | Tarrant Electric | 2,743 |