Monroe County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Monroe County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Averaging generation of 35.03 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Monroe County is 552nd out of 3230 counties in the United States in production per capita.
When calculating by total customers, Alabama Power is the largest supplier in Monroe County.
Monroe County has seen a 5.03% rise in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation within the past 12 months.
With total generation of 704,571.15 megawatt hours, Monroe County is ranked 756th highest producer of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties for total generation.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the production of 10.07% of the megawatt hours produced in Monroe County, ranking it 18th out of 67 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
Monroe County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 8.63% below the United States average price, at 14.78 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
348,571 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.33 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
704,571 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
633,587 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
70,984 MWh
Production per Capita
35.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
373,371,121 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
18,561.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monroeville
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Monroeville 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 13 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 361 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
$183.96 per month
- 1.16% higher than last month
- 4.03% higher than May last year
- 8.93% higher than the Alabama average
- 34.54% higher than the US average
- 559th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since May last year
- 30,547th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 745 since May last year
Monroeville, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Monroeville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.13% above the average Alabama rate of 14.77 cents. Alabama Power is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Monroeville deal with 1.12 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 110.26 minutes.
Coming in at as the 105th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Monroeville releases 33,909,913.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,696.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 440th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monroeville
Monroeville residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monroeville, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.24 | 183.93 | 18,044,322 | 2,931,111,000 |
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Frisco City, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Frisco City home pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.79% below the average Alabama rate of 14.77 cents. Southern Pine Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Coming in at as the 255th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Frisco City releases 9,501,383.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,696.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 440th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frisco City
Frisco City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frisco City, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.13 | 142.05 | 272,265.58 | 35,746,208.01 |
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Franklin, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Franklin home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.39% below the average Alabama rate of 14.77 cents. Utilities Board of Tuskegee sells an estimated 13,468.24 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $116.99 per month, while the state average is $172.08. Customers in the city pay a 32.01% discount compared to other residents in Alabama.
Coming in at as the 353rd worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Franklin releases 4,790,565.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,696.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 72nd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Franklin
Franklin residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Franklin, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of Tuskegee | BUNDLED | 14.22 | 116.91 | 59,357.48 | 8,439,588.76 |
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Electricity Production in Monroe County, Alabama
Power Plants in Monroe County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Pine PulpAlabama River Cellulose LLC (100.00%) | Monroe County | AL | Black Liquour | 402,232.22 | 439,029,714.84 | 1,091.48 | ||
Alabama River PulpAlabama River Cellulose LLC (100.00%) | Monroe County | AL | Black Liquour | 302,916.07 | 316,794,474.78 | 1,045.82 |
Monroe County, Alabama Details
Monroe County has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 1037th most plants in a single county. Black Liquour makes up 79.27% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Monroe County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 10.66% and 9.09% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Monroe County results in the release of 373,371,121.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 767th highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 18,561.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 67th worst in the country for pollution per capita.
Providers In Each City in Monroe County:
- Beatrice, Alabama:
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: 3.14%
- Alabama Power: 96.86%
- Excel, Alabama:
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Franklin, Alabama:
- Utilities Board of Tuskegee: 100.00%
- Frisco City, Alabama:
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Monroeville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Vredenburgh, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Monroe County, Alabama?
The largest electricity provider in Monroe County, Alabama by total customer count is Alabama Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Monroe County, Alabama?
Monroe County, Alabama is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 23,801 |
| 2 | Baldwin EMC | 7,742 |
| 3 | Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 3,549 |
| 4 | Clarke-Washington EMC | 1,873 |
| 5 | Pioneer Electric Greenville, Alabama | 414 |
How many power plants are in Monroe County, Alabama?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Monroe County, Alabama
