Monroe County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Monroe County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Monroe County had a 3.52% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Monroe County generates 8.01% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 2.76 megawatt hours per citizen and places Monroe County as the 617th highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita each year.
With a state average residential electric bill of $166.96, Monroe County consumers, on average, pay about 0.05% more than their fellow statesmen.
Monroe County ranks 766th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 55,563.56 of the county's 693,696.71 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
With a population of 20,115 residents, Monroe County is the 46th most populated county in Alabama.
Monroe County has accomplished a reduction of 3.66% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation over the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
343,791 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
693,697 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
638,133 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
55,564 MWh
Production per Capita
34.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
370,864,629 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
18,437.22 kg
Monroeville, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Monroeville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.29% 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 32,752,142.84 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 5,501.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 11th 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Monroeville, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 |
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Frisco City, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Frisco City home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.69% below the average Alabama rate of 14.58 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The city has an average of 1 power outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Coming in at as the 254th worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Frisco City releases 9,176,982.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,501.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 179th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frisco City
Frisco City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frisco City, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.73 | 135.74 | 260,189 | 33,121,000 |
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Franklin, AL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Franklin home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.32% above the average Alabama rate of 14.58 cents. With an estimated 517 residential customers, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in the city have 1 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Coming in at as the 352nd worst ranked city out of 593 cities in Alabama, Franklin releases 4,627,003.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,501.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 179th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Franklin
Franklin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Franklin, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 179.06 | 17,865,259 | 2,846,372,000 | |
| Dixie Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 163.61 | 309,434 | 42,109,000 |
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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 | 392,124.1 | 427,186,391.1 | 1,089.42 | ||
Alabama River PulpAlabama River Cellulose LLC (100.00%) | Monroe County | AL | Black Liquour | 301,572.61 | 321,138,218.94 | 1,064.88 |
Monroe County, Alabama Details
Monroe County has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 1111th most plants in a single county. Black Liquour makes up 80.39% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Monroe County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 11.60% and 8.01% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Monroe County results in the release of 370,864,628.6 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 770th highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 18,437.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 62nd worst in the country for pollution per capita.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 35,025 |
| 2 | Baldwin EMC | 6,821 |
| 3 | Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 3,498 |
| 4 | Pioneer Electric Greenville, Alabama | 337 |
How many power plants are in Monroe County, Alabama?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Monroe County, Alabama
