Morgan County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Morgan County, AL is $193.05
- The average electricity rate in Morgan County, AL is 14.47¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Morgan County, AL
The average residential electric bill in Morgan County, AL is $193.05 per month. Morgan County, AL is the 53rd most expensive county in Alabama for electricity.
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Morgan County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Morgan County had a 3.77% rise in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the most recent 12 months.
Residents of the county deal with an average of 3.29 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 563.82 minutes.
Morgan County is the 533rd most populated county in the US, with 124,211 residents calling the county home.
The 8,991,329 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Morgan County at 105th out of 3221 counties in the United States in non-renewable energy production.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Morgan County's average rate is 13.55% lower than at 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour.
Morgan County's 23.62% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the last year is a disappointing trend.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,167,250 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.45 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,991,329 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,991,329 MWh
Production per Capita
72.39 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
851,362,797 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,854.17 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Decatur
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Decatur Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.54¢ per kWh
- 2.77% lower than last month
- 9.54% higher than November last year
- 19.02% lower than the Alabama average
- 26.41% lower than the US average
- 25th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
- 4,533rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 727 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 720 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.34¢ per kWh
- 0.74% higher than last month
- 2.9% higher than November last year
- 17.93% lower than the Alabama average
- 25.19% lower than the US average
- 41st in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since November last year
- 4,591st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 629 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$107.65 per month
- 19.21% lower than last month
- 5.14% higher than November last year
- 20.02% lower than the Alabama average
- 8.95% lower than the US average
- 19th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 11,545th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10,879 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,325 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$152.45 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 6.8% higher than November last year
- 11.18% lower than the Alabama average
- 7.18% higher than the US average
- 84th in the state out of 593 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since November last year
- 20,227th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 373 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 529 since November last year
Decatur, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Decatur home are paying a residential electricity rate of 12.34 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 20.11% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, which ranks the city 41st best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Decatur Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Emissions in Decatur average 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 121st highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 339,578,954.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 9th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Decatur must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Decatur
Decatur residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Decatur, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.20 | 140.37 | 740,162.32 | 82,929,071.43 | |
| Decatur Electric | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 137.2 | 326,880 | 37,611,000 | |
| Joe Wheeler EMC | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 206.01 | 606,680 | 91,172,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Decatur, Alabama include: 35601, 35603, 35640, 35673, 35671, 35649
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Hartselle, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Hartselle home are paying a residential electricity rate of 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 21.56% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, which ranks the city 36th best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility has an estimated 5,853 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $137.52. This is 6.55% below the nationwide average of $147.16.
Emissions in Hartselle average 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 121st highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 90,715,575.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 47th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Hartselle must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartselle
Hartselle residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hartselle, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.17 | 138.47 | 63,210.97 | 7,695,526.68 |
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Priceville, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Priceville home are paying a residential electricity rate of 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.96% lower than Alabama's average rate of 15.44 cents, which ranks the city 151st best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Joe Wheeler EMC has an estimated 249 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $194.4. This is 32.10% above the nationwide average of $147.16.
Emissions in Priceville average 5,926.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 3rd highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 20,616,637.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 150th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Priceville must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Priceville
Priceville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Priceville, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Wheeler EMC | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 206.01 | 606,680 | 91,172,000 |
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Morgan County, Alabama Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Morgan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | Morgan County | AL | Natural Gas | 4,780,087 | 4 | 1,837,392,454.8 | 4 | 384.38 | 9 | ||
Decatur Energy CenterCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Morgan County | AL | Natural Gas | 4,211,242 | 6 | 1,694,679,572.74 | 5 | 402.42 | 6 |
Morgan County, Alabama Production Fuel Makeup
Emissions in Morgan County average 6,854.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 736th worst polluting county based on pollution per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 851,362,797.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 399th highest for total emissions in the United States. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Morgan County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type. Morgan County is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 2nd most plants within a county in Alabama.
Providers In Each City in Morgan County:
- Decatur, Alabama:
- Athens Utilities: 9.17%
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 31.33%
- Decatur Electric: 59.50%
- Eva, Alabama:
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 63.30%
- Cullman Electric: 36.70%
- Falkville, Alabama:
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 100.00%
- Hartselle, Alabama:
- Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Priceville, Alabama:
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 100.00%
- Somerville, Alabama:
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 100.00%
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FAQ
How many power plants are located within Morgan County, Alabama?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Morgan County, Alabama
How many electric companies offer service in Morgan County, Alabama?
There are 5 electricity providers operating in Morgan County, Alabama.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Morgan County, Alabama?
The largest electricity supplier in Morgan County, Alabama by total revenue is Decatur Electric.
Which electricity companies offer service in Morgan County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur Electric | 26,971 |
| 2 | Joe Wheeler EMC | 18,929 |
| 3 | Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility | 5,853 |
| 4 | Arab Electric Cooperative | 3,600 |
| 5 | Cullman Electric | 2,251 |
