Lee County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lee County, Alabama Electricity Overview

Sadly, over the course of the previous year, there was a 3.75% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources in Lee County.

Lee County is the 8th largest county by population in Alabama, with 172,223 citizens residing in the county.

When calculating by total customers, Alabama Power is the largest electricity supplier in Lee County.

There was a 4.05% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the past year in Lee County.

The use of natural gas in Lee County yields a total of 11,742,089 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 16th in the country out of 3221 counties.

In Lee County, 11,742,089 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. Lee County is 6th in the state out of 67 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,968,739 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.24 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,385,317 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    643,228 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,742,089 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    71.91 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,063,720,836 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,176.42 kg

Auburn, AL Electricity Overview

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Auburn averages a residential electricity rate of 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 0.59% above Alabama's average rate of 14.54 cents. Alabama Power has an estimated 2,111 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city experiences an average of 1.03 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 122.1 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.58 outages per consumer and 145.81 minutes per outage.

Electricity use in Auburn has byproducts of 455,895,185.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th largest emissions amount of any city in Alabama. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 6,108.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Auburn as the 203rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Auburn must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Auburn

Auburn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.080/kWh$253.46/mo.$80.86/mo.
277th14.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Auburn
267th$166.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Auburn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Auburn, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.72178.5817,936,5402,818,901,000
Dixie Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.53147.2298,62137,430,000
Tallapoosa River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.91135.72380,01845,241,500

Zips with electric coverage in Auburn, Alabama include: 36830, 36832, 36801, 36804, 36849, 36879

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Opelika, AL Electricity Overview

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Opelika averages a residential electricity rate of 13.02 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 10.42% below Alabama's average rate of 14.54 cents. Opelika Power has an estimated 14,057 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city experiences an average of 1.03 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 122.1 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.58 outages per consumer and 145.81 minutes per outage.

Electricity use in Opelika has byproducts of 188,192,594.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 18th largest emissions amount of any city in Alabama. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 6,108.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Opelika as the 203rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Opelika must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Opelika

Opelika residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.080/kWh$253.46/mo.$80.86/mo.
87th13.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Opelika
46th$144.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Opelika Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Opelika, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.72178.5817,936,5402,818,901,000
Opelika PowerBUNDLED11.33116.09145,86116,524,000
Tallapoosa River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.91135.72380,01845,241,500

Zips with electric coverage in Opelika, Alabama include: 36830, 36801, 36804, 36852

Smiths Station, AL Electricity Overview

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Smiths Station averages a residential electricity rate of 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 8.10% above Alabama's average rate of 14.54 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $178.58. This is 4.65% higher than the Alabama average bill of $170.65. Customers in Smiths Station deal with 1.03 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 122.1 minutes.

Electricity use in Smiths Station has byproducts of 33,106,259.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 110th largest emissions amount of any city in Alabama. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 6,108.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Smiths Station as the 203rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Smiths Station must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smiths Station

Smiths Station residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.080/kWh$253.46/mo.$80.86/mo.
374th15.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Smiths Station
379th$178.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Smiths Station Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Smiths Station, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.72178.5817,936,5402,818,901,000

Electricity Production in Lee County, Alabama

Power Plants in Lee County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
H Allen Franklin Combined CycleSouthern Company (100.00%)
Lee County AL Natural Gas 11,741,9554,437,702,495.24377.94
Lee County AL Conventional Hydroelectric 464,697
Lee County AL Conventional Hydroelectric 178,531
Walton Discover Power FacilityWalton Discover LLC (100.00%)
Lee County AL Natural Gas 13446,905.04350.04

Lee County, Alabama Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 1,063,720,836.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lee County due to electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 6,176.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Lee County is the 983rd highest polluting county in the US. The county has 4 power generation plants, which is 649th most in the US. Lee County's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 94.81% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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94.81%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
5.19%

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Lee County is 3.36%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Alabama Power, Opelika Power, and Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative. The national average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Lee County a rank of 5th best in Alabama out of 67 counties.

Providers In Each City in Lee County:

  • Auburn, Alabama:
    • Dixie Electric Cooperative: 6.07%
    • Alabama Power: 70.36%
    • Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative: 23.57%
  • Cusseta, Alabama:
    • Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Alabama Power: 50.00%
  • Loachapoka, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Opelika, Alabama:
    • Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative: 34.16%
    • Opelika Power: 31.69%
    • Alabama Power: 34.16%
  • Smiths Station, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Waverly, Alabama:
    • Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Alabama Power: 50.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are within Lee County, Alabama?

There are 4 power plants in Lee County, Alabama

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

The largest electricity supplier in Lee County, Alabama by total revenue is Alabama Power.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lee County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alabama Power20,939
2Opelika Power14,081
3Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative4,338
4Dixie Electric Cooperative931

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

There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Lee County, Alabama.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-10-24