Mobile County, AL: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Overview

At an average residential price of 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mobile County enjoy a 0.70% discount from the nationwide average price.

Over the course of the most recent year, Mobile County saw a 9.09% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

Residents of Mobile County use enough electricity to emit 7,896.76 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 7th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the state.

In the past year, there has been a 15.61% drop in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Mobile County.

Mobile County is the 14 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 67 counties in the state, with a population of 411,411 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 12,977,526.01.

The use of coal in the generation of electricity declined in Mobile County during the course of the last 12 months, with a decreased usage of roughly 48.15% taking place.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,958,715 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,977,526 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,977,526 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    31.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,248,815,855 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,896.76 kg

Mobile, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living within Mobile are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.08% more than Alabama's average price of 14.58 cents. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There is 65.43% 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 1,212,324,577.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2nd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 3rd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 6,614.53 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 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.
373rd15.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mobile
331st$173.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mobile Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mobile, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.73173.0717,468,7242,748,374,000

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).

Prichard, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents living within Prichard are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.08% more than Alabama's average price of 14.58 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 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Prichard has byproducts of 108,985,920.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 33rd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 367th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,547.77 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 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.
373rd15.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prichard
331st$173.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prichard Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prichard, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.73173.0717,468,7242,748,374,000

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

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Residents living within Tillmans Corner CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.08% more than Alabama's average price of 14.58 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 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Tillmans Corner CDP has byproducts of 101,596,292.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 367th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,547.77 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 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.
373rd15.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tillmans Corner CDP
331st$173.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tillmans Corner CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tillmans Corner CDP, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.73173.0717,468,7242,748,374,000

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Electricity Production in Mobile County, Alabama

Power Plants in Mobile County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 8,252,166.014,165,917,751.06504.83
Theodore Cogen FacilityAlabama Power (100.00%)
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 1,528,810368,042,465.7240.74
Hog Bayou Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%)
Mobile AL Natural Gas 1,510,597608,823,227.46403.03
Kimberly Clark Mobile - CHP PlantKimberly Clark - Mobile Alabama (100.00%)
Mobile AL Natural Gas 344,588194,175,457.7563.5
W&T Onshore Treating Facility (OTF)W&T Offshore Inc (100.00%)
Mobile County AL Natural Gas 57,30314,115,074.26246.32

Mobile County, Alabama Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 3,248,815,854.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Mobile County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 609th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 7,896.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 5 electricity producing plants, which is 552nd highest in the nation. Mobile County has about 85.90% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
85.90%
COAL
Coal
Coal
14.10%

Mobile County, Alabama Net Metering

The state has bad net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The one company in Mobile County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 4.45%. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Alabama average is 4.38%, resulting in a rank of 1345th best in the nation and a state rank of 15th best out of 3230 and 67 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Mobile County, Alabama

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 megawatt hours sold, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in Mobile County, Alabama.

Which electricity companies offer service in Mobile County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alabama Power42,202

How many power plants are in Mobile County, Alabama?

There are 5 active power plants located in Mobile County, Alabama

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