Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Mobile County, AL is $195.37
- The average electricity rate in Mobile County, AL is 17.14¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Mobile County, AL
The average residential electric bill in Mobile County, AL is $195.37 per month. Mobile County, AL is the 59th most expensive county in Alabama for electricity.
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Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 17.14 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mobile County pay a 2.41% markup from the national average price.
When calculating by number of customers, Alabama Power is the largest electricity supplier in Mobile County.
The 15,738,119 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable energy ranks Mobile County at 3rd out of 67 counties in the state in non-renewable energy production.
As the 3rd largest generator of electricity out of 67 counties in the state, Mobile County produces 15,738,119 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
With 918,277.55 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Mobile County is 136th in the nation out of 3221 for total megawatt hours generated from coal.
Mobile County produces the 158th highest average of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 3221 counties in the country, with the fuel source accounting for 2.23 megawatt hours a year per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,178,354 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.45 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
15,738,119 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
15,738,119 MWh
Production per Capita
38.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,937,991,180 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,141.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mobile
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Rates and Production Categories
Mobile Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.9¢ per kWh
- 3.55% lower than last month
- 2.33% higher than November last year
- 9.18% higher than the Alabama average
- 0.78% lower than the US average
- 498th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 50 since November last year
- 19,251st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,618 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,324 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.81¢ per kWh
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 6.09% higher than November last year
- 11.83% higher than the Alabama average
- 1.94% higher than the US average
- 569th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 51 since November last year
- 20,100th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,229 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$144.9 per month
- 4.33% lower than last month
- 3.92% lower than November last year
- 7.64% higher than the Alabama average
- 22.55% higher than the US average
- 406th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 111 since November last year
- 26,824th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,044 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$188.23 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 8.72% higher than November last year
- 9.67% higher than the Alabama average
- 32.33% higher than the US average
- 527th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since November last year
- 29,456th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,806 since November last year
Mobile, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Mobile are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 8.86% more than Alabama's average price of 15.44 cents. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There is 189.46% more electricity consumed in Mobile than is produced, forcing the city to import from nearby cities and counties.
Electricity consumption in Mobile has byproducts of 1,161,836,210.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 4th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 2nd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 6,339.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to one electricity plant. In Mobile, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mobile
Mobile residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mobile, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 17.07 | 195.9 | 18,394,436 | 3,140,319,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mobile, Alabama include: 36695, 36608, 36605, 36582, 36609, 36575, 36693, 36606, 36618, 36571, 36619 and 11 other zip code(s).
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Prichard, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Prichard are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 8.86% more than Alabama's average price of 15.44 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1.1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 110.86 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Prichard has byproducts of 116,416,742.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 33rd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 488th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Prichard has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prichard
Prichard residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prichard, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 17.07 | 195.9 | 18,394,436 | 3,140,319,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Prichard, Alabama include: 36618, 36571, 36613, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36616
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Tillmans Corner CDP, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Tillmans Corner CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 8.86% more than Alabama's average price of 15.44 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1.1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 110.86 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Tillmans Corner CDP has byproducts of 108,523,278.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 121st highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Tillmans Corner CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tillmans Corner CDP
Tillmans Corner CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tillmans Corner CDP, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 17.07 | 195.9 | 18,394,436 | 3,140,319,000 |
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Mobile County, Alabama Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Mobile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | AL | Natural Gas | 14,633,309 | 1 | 5,990,436,676.54 | 1 | 409.37 | 3 | |||
Hog Bayou Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%) | Mobile | AL | Natural Gas | 1,104,810 | 12 | 450,936,564.96 | 12 | 408.16 | 4 |
Mobile County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup
Roughly 2,937,991,179.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Mobile County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 729th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 7,141.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 355th highest in the nation. Mobile County has about 94.17% 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 | 96,066 |
| 2 | Singing River Electric Cooperative | 248 |
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 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
