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About Decatur Electric

Decatur Electric is a municipally owned entity headquartered in Decatur, Alabama and serving customers in 2 cities in Morgan County, Alabama including cities such as Decatur and Trinity. Decatur Electric's customers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.75% lower than the average Alabama rate of 15.94 cents. Approximately 1,126,746 megawatt hours were sold by the provider to retail customers in 2023. The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they acquired by way of the wholesale market. This category makes up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced. The revenue for Decatur Electric in 2023 from electricity sales was $97,144,700, with $95,942,000 from retail sales to end users.

The average residential power bill for a customer of Decatur Electric is $144.82 per month, while the nationwide average is $143.38. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies to then be resold to their end users.

Energy Loss

Electricity companies routinely submit data for energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Decatur Electric recently reported a loss of 1.93% of the total electricity generation amount. The state of Alabama has an energy loss average of 4.52% and the countrywide average is 2.43%, giving Decatur Electric a rank of 267th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the country.

Decatur Electric Rate & Electric Bills

Decatur Electric residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.077/kWh$216.57/mo.$69.56/mo.
518th11.52¢Decatur Electric's Average residential price per kWh
1742nd$144.82Average monthly electricity bill for Decatur Electric's residential customers

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Decatur Electric Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:1002 Central Parkway South West
    Decatur, Alabama 35601
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Ray Hardin

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Energy provider of the year for Alabama, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
Alabama, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for Alabama, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
Alabama, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for Alabama, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
Alabama, Major Provider Category
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Energy Loss

Decatur Electric's energy loss due to business operations.

-1.93%

Total Energy Loss

22,225MWh

267 National Rank

Power Outages

Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Decatur Electric.

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Customers Out:

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Decatur Electric State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Alabama26,970105,020,00012100%

Decatur Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Morgan County124,211514.36$191.76/mo

Cities Decatur Electric Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Decatur Electric FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Decatur Electric customers each month?

Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Decatur Electric is $144.82. The state average bundled bill is $184.01 and the national average is $184.01.

What is the phone number for Decatur Electric?

The Decatur Electric phone number is (256) 552-1400.

Who is the CEO of Decatur Electric?

Ray Hardin is the CEO of Decatur Electric.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Decatur Electric customers?

Decatur Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.94 cents and the average United States rate of 16.22 cents.

What cities does Decatur Electric offer service to?

Decatur Electric supplies in 2 cities throughout the nation including Alabama.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-03-19