Morgan County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Morgan County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Within the last year, Morgan County saw a 0.35% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Morgan County is Decatur Electric.
Morgan County is the 533rd largest county by population in the United States, with 124,211 citizens residing within its borders.
Natural gas accounts for 99.85% of the electric generation in Morgan County, giving it a rank of 4th out of 67 counties in the state for total natural gas generation.
Morgan County has seen a 5.49% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in the previous year, which is an admirable effort.
Morgan County has emissions of 6,588.93 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 5,601.3.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,127,475 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,284,348 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
10,736 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,273,612 MWh
Production per Capita
58.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
818,417,163 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,588.93 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Decatur
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Decatur Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.58¢ per kWh
- 11.83% lower than last month
- 5.54% higher than April last year
- 26.93% lower than the Alabama average
- 31.52% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,229th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,993 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 446 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.95¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 1.17% lower than April last year
- 18.79% lower than the Alabama average
- 25.86% lower than the US average
- 23rd in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 4,542nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 86 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 548 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$104.54 per month
- 25.39% lower than last month
- 2.85% lower than April last year
- 19.04% lower than the Alabama average
- 7.28% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has increased by 225 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 50 since April last year
- 12,636th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11,851 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,502 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.99 per month
- 0.17% lower than last month
- 3.15% lower than April last year
- 12.75% lower than the Alabama average
- 7.28% higher than the US average
- 74th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 20,828th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 407 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 310 since April last year
Decatur, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Decatur home are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 18.79% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, which ranks the city 23rd best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Decatur Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Emissions in Decatur average 5,601.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 265th highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 320,971,304.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 9th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Decatur must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Decatur
Decatur residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Decatur, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 151.29 | 708,008.66 | 83,083,558.68 | |
| Decatur Electric | BUNDLED | 10.99 | 125.38 | 312,478 | 34,344,000 | |
| Joe Wheeler EMC | BUNDLED | 13.85 | 183.69 | 580,820 | 80,431,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Decatur, Alabama include: 35601, 35603, 35640, 35673, 35671, 35649
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Hartselle, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Hartselle home are paying a residential electricity rate of 12.71 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 13.67% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, which ranks the city 37th best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Emissions in Hartselle average 5,601.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 21st highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 85,744,703.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 47th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Hartselle must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartselle
Hartselle residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hartselle, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 144.97 | 60,105.17 | 7,591,676.68 |
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Priceville, AL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Priceville home are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.03% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, which ranks the city 137th best for average electricity price out of 593 cities in the state. Joe Wheeler EMC has an estimated 246 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $183.69. This is 33.08% above the nationwide average of $138.02.
Emissions in Priceville average 5,601.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 21st highest polluting city out of 593 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 19,486,923.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 150th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The residents of Priceville must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Priceville
Priceville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Priceville, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Wheeler EMC | BUNDLED | 13.85 | 183.69 | 580,820 | 80,431,000 |
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Electricity Production in Morgan County, Alabama
Power Plants in Morgan County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | Morgan County | AL | Natural Gas | 4,768,735 | 1,774,444,087.08 | 372.1 | ||
Decatur Energy CenterCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Morgan County | AL | Natural Gas | 2,504,877 | 1,021,601,268.94 | 407.84 | ||
Decatur-Morgan Co LFG Recovery ProjectEDL Inc (100.00%) | Morgan County | AL | Landfill Gas | 10,736 | 6,166,545.96 | 574.38 |
Morgan County, Alabama Details
Emissions in Morgan County average 6,588.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 792nd worst polluting county based on pollution per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 818,417,162.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 413th highest for total emissions in the United States. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Morgan County, with 99.85% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type. Morgan County is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 4th most plants within a county in Alabama.
Providers In Each City in Morgan County:
- Decatur, Alabama:
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 31.33%
- Decatur Electric: 59.50%
- Athens Utilities: 9.17%
- Eva, Alabama:
- Cullman Electric: 36.68%
- Joe Wheeler EMC: 63.32%
- 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%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Morgan County, Alabama?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Morgan County, Alabama
How many electric companies offer service in Morgan County, Alabama?
There are 4 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 | 26,928 |
| 2 | Joe Wheeler EMC | 24,883 |
| 3 | Hartselle, Alabama Electric Utility | 4,328 |
| 4 | Cullman Electric | 2,153 |
