Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 16.27 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mobile County pay a 0.57% markup from the national average price.
Residents in Mobile County deal with an average of 1.12 outages lasting 69.53 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
Residents of Mobile County use enough electricity to release 7,257.07 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the statewide average of 5,696.37.
Mobile County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 34.92 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 285th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita.
With 411,411 citizens within its borders and 14,364,865.52 megawatt hours produced each year, Mobile County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 34.92 megawatt hours. This is the 14 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Alabama.
Mobile County is the 182nd most populated county in the country, with 411,411 residents living within its borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,129,313 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.33 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
14,364,866 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
14,364,866 MWh
Production per Capita
34.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,985,640,064 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,257.07 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mobile
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Mobile Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.96¢ per kWh
- 10.27% lower than last month
- 3.17% higher than May last year
- 8.29% higher than the Alabama average
- 3.21% lower than the US average
- 566th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since May last year
- 18,024th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,541 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 362 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.42¢ per kWh
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 2.48% higher than May last year
- 11.42% higher than the Alabama average
- 1.68% higher than the US average
- 581st in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since May last year
- 21,066th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 236 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$175.42 per month
- 24.23% higher than last month
- 16.88% higher than May last year
- 12.74% higher than the Alabama average
- 41.22% higher than the US average
- 593rd in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since May last year
- 30,863rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,127 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,735 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$183.96 per month
- 1.16% higher than last month
- 4.03% higher than May last year
- 8.93% higher than the Alabama average
- 34.54% higher than the US average
- 559th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since May last year
- 30,547th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 745 since May last year
Mobile, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Mobile are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.13% more than Alabama's average price of 14.77 cents. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There is 113.43% more electricity consumed in Mobile than is produced, forcing the city to import from nearby cities and counties.
Electricity consumption in Mobile has byproducts of 1,202,415,415.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2nd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 2nd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 6,560.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a city in Alabama out of the state's 593 cities. Mobile's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mobile
Mobile residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mobile, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.24 | 183.93 | 18,044,322 | 2,931,111,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mobile, Alabama include: 36695, 36608, 36605, 36582, 36609, 36575, 36693, 36606, 36618, 36571, 36619 and 11 other zip code(s).
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Prichard, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Prichard are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.13% more than Alabama's average price of 14.77 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1.12 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 110.26 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Prichard has byproducts of 111,903,284.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 33rd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 72nd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,696.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Prichard has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prichard
Prichard residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prichard, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.24 | 183.93 | 18,044,322 | 2,931,111,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Prichard, Alabama include: 36618, 36571, 36613, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36616
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Tillmans Corner CDP, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Tillmans Corner CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.13% more than Alabama's average price of 14.77 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1.12 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 110.26 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Tillmans Corner CDP has byproducts of 104,315,848.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 4th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,696.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Tillmans Corner CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tillmans Corner CDP
Tillmans Corner CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tillmans Corner CDP, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.24 | 183.93 | 18,044,322 | 2,931,111,000 |
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Electricity Production in Mobile County, Alabama
Power Plants in Mobile County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | AL | Natural Gas | 11,437,718 | 4,901,640,284.94 | 428.55 | |||
Theodore Cogen FacilityAlabama Power (100.00%) | Mobile County | AL | Natural Gas | 1,584,807 | 380,841,970.32 | 240.31 | ||
Hog Bayou Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%) | Mobile | AL | Natural Gas | 1,034,238 | 419,011,318.04 | 405.14 | ||
Kimberly Clark Mobile - CHP PlantKimberly Clark - Mobile Alabama (100.00%) | Mobile | AL | Natural Gas | 365,514.52 | 193,361,517.3 | 529.01 | ||
W&T Onshore Treating Facility (OTF)W&T Offshore Inc (100.00%) | Mobile County | AL | Natural Gas | 47,637 | 11,733,741.46 | 246.32 |
Mobile County, Alabama Details
Roughly 2,985,640,064.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Mobile County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 730th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 7,257.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 5 electricity producing plants, which is 487th highest in the nation. Mobile County has about 91.84% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.
Providers In Each City in Mobile County:
- Bayou La Batre, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Chickasaw, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Citronelle, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Creola, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Dauphin Island, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mobile, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mount Vernon, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Prichard, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Saraland, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Satsuma, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Semmes, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Mobile County, Alabama?
By total revenue, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in Mobile County, Alabama.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mobile County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 95,530 |
| 2 | Singing River Electric Cooperative | 249 |
How many electric companies offer service in Mobile County, Alabama?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Mobile County, Alabama.
How many power plants are located in Mobile County, Alabama?
Mobile County, Alabama is home to 5 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
