Monroe County, AL: 4 Electric Providers

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Monroe County, Alabama Electricity Overview

With 20,115 residents within its borders and 688,869.29 megawatt hours produced each year, Monroe County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 34.25 megawatt hours. This is the 588th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.

The county is the 19th largest producer of electricity out of 67 counties in Alabama, producing 688,869.29 megawatt hours.

On average, Monroe County citizens are accountable for 18,274.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the US average pollution per person is 4,107.28.

Monroe County produces 2.63 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 18th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

Monroe County is ranked 3rd in the state out of 67 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 31.62 megawatt hours per person per year.

There was a 2.23% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous 12 months in Monroe County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    340,230 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    688,869 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    636,038 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    52,831 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    34.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    367,588,716 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    18,274.36 kg

Monroeville, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Monroeville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.08% above the average Alabama rate of 14.58 cents. Alabama Power is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Monroeville deal with 1 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.

Coming in at as the 105th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Monroeville releases 33,025,868.35 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 5,547.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 367th 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 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 Monroeville
331st$173.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monroeville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monroeville, Alabama

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

Frisco City, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Frisco City home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.80% below the average Alabama rate of 14.58 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The city has an average of 1 power outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Coming in at as the 254th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Frisco City releases 9,253,678.55 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 5,547.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 31st 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 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.
174th14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frisco City
104th$154.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frisco City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frisco City, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.73173.0717,468,7242,748,374,000
Southern Pine Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.73135.74260,18933,121,000

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Franklin, AL Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Franklin home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.22% above the average Alabama rate of 14.58 cents. With an estimated 516 residential customers, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in the city have 1 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Coming in at as the 352nd worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Franklin releases 4,665,673.66 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 5,547.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 31st 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 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.
203rd14.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Franklin
238th$168.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Franklin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Franklin, Alabama

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alabama PowerBUNDLED15.73173.0717,468,7242,748,374,000
Dixie Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.61163.61309,43442,109,000

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Electricity Production in Monroe County, Alabama

Power Plants in Monroe County, Alabama

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Alabama Pine PulpAlabama River Cellulose LLC (100.00%)
Monroe County AL Black Liquour 388,270.42424,497,151.081,093.3
Alabama River PulpAlabama River Cellulose LLC (100.00%)
Monroe County AL Black Liquour 301,572.61321,138,218.941,064.88

Monroe County, Alabama Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Monroe County has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 1100th most plants in a single county. Black Liquour makes up 80.62% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Monroe County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 11.71% and 7.67% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Monroe County results in the release of 367,588,716.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 772nd highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 18,274.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 63rd worst in the country for pollution per capita.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
80.62%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
11.71%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
7.67%

Monroe County, Alabama Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Monroe County offering electricity. Of those 4, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has nonexistent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Monroe County is 4.79%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Alabama Power, Baldwin EMC, and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 4.38%, resulting in a rank of 1680th best in the nation and a state rank of 34th best out of 3230 and 67 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Monroe County:

  • Beatrice, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 100.00%
  • Excel, Alabama:
    • Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Alabama Power: 50.00%
  • Franklin, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 50.00%
    • Dixie Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Frisco City, Alabama:
    • Alabama Power: 50.00%
    • Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • 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 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, Alabama?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alabama Power34,989
2Baldwin EMC6,821
3Southern Pine Electric Cooperative3,498
4Pioneer Electric Greenville, Alabama337

How many power plants are in Monroe County, Alabama?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Monroe County, Alabama

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12