Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
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About Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative supplies electricity to 8 counties and is considered an electric cooperative. There are a total of 43,959 customer accounts receiving service from the provider. These accounts are made up of 3 industrial customers, 1,913 commercial customers and 42,043 residential accounts. Central Alabama Electric Cooperative's customers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.43% less than the nationwide average price of 14.11 cents, ranking the provider at 2090th lowest for average electricity rate out of 2923 providers in the country. The provider had total sales and disposition of 719,763 megawatt hours in 2020, of which 94.99% were from retail sales. The electricity sourced by the supplier primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired by way of the wholesale market. They purchased 719,763 wholesale megawatt hours. The revenue for the company for 2020 from electricity sales was $92,066,000, with $90,124,000 from retail sales to end users.
Customers of the company have an average monthly residential power bill of $156.68. This is 2.02% less than the Alabama average bill of $159.22. The supplier currently does not produce their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it to end consumers.
Fortunately, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative offers net metering choices to their consumers. Net metering allows individuals to sell megawatt hours back to the grid, making the purchase of solar panels and other electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Electricity companies regularly submit reports for energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Central Alabama Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 4.81% of the electricity generation amount. This percentage of electricity lost results in them being given a ranking of 27th best out of 60 companies who report energy loss in the state and 848th best out of 3509 in the US.
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:103 Jesse Samuel Hunt Boulevard
Prattville, Alabama 36066
United States of America - CEO:Tom Stackhouse
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Contact
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:caec.coop
- Outage Map:outage.caec.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 619-5460
- States Served:
- Alabama
- Counties Served:
- Elmore County
- Autauga County
- Chilton County
- Tallapoosa County
- Dallas County
- Major Cities Served:
- Prattville
- Selma
- Millbrook
- Calera
- Clanton
- Wetumpka
- Redland CDP
- Holtville CDP
- Pine Level CDP
- Tallassee
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Energy Loss
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
34,606MWh
848 National Rank
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 43,959 | 90,124,000 | 12 | 100% |
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | 58,805 | 2 | 14.01 | $162.68/mo |
| Chilton County | 45,014 | 2 | 14.01 | $162.72/mo |
| Coosa County | 10,387 | 2 | 14.01 | $162.71/mo |
| Dallas County | 38,462 | 4 | 14.95 | $164.57/mo |
| Elmore County | 87,977 | 2 | 14.01 | $162.68/mo |
| Lowndes County | 10,311 | 4 | 15.01 | $165.55/mo |
| Perry County | 8,511 | 3 | 13.20 | $149.75/mo |
| Tallapoosa County | 41,311 | 5 | 13.32 | $152.53/mo |
Cities Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Autaugaville, AL
- Billingsley, AL
- Calera, AL
- Clanton, AL
- Coosada, AL
- Deatsville, AL
- Eclectic, AL
- Elmore, AL
- Hayneville, AL
- Jemison, AL
- Kellyton, AL
- Maplesville, AL
- Millbrook, AL
- Prattville, AL
- Rockford, AL
- Selma, AL
- Tallassee, AL
- Thorsby, AL
- Wetumpka, AL
- White Hall, AL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Central Alabama Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is Tom Stackhouse.
What cities does Central Alabama Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative serves 20 cities in the country including Alabama.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customers?
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.71 cents and the average national rate of 14.11 cents.
What is the phone number for Central Alabama Electric Cooperative?
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (800) 545-5735
How many counties does Central Alabama Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative offers service in 8 counties.
How much is the average bundled bill for Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is $156.68. The state average bundled bill is $159.22 and the United States average is $159.22.
