Electric utilities
Identify the utility, municipal provider or electric cooperative serving your Alabama address.
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Understand Alabama electricity utilities, electricity rates, residential plans, renewable energy options and which provider serves your area.
Alabama Power
TVA
PowerSouth
Electric Cooperatives
Municipal Utilities
Renewable electricity
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Find electricity information
Enter your Alabama ZIP code to identify the electricity service area and explore available utility and energy information.
Alabama electricity service varies by location. Always verify the utility, applicable rate schedule, current pricing, eligibility and program terms before making an enrollment or service decision.
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Major investor-owned electric utility
TVA
Major regional electricity system
CO-OP
Electric cooperatives serve many communities
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Service and rates vary by location
Alabama electricity guide
Start with the electricity information you need
Alabama is primarily a regulated electricity market. Most residential customers receive electricity from the utility, municipal provider or electric cooperative serving their location rather than shopping among competing retail electricity suppliers.
Alabama Power
Alabama Power is one of the state's largest electric utilities and serves a substantial portion of Alabama.
Learn about providers →Electricity rates
Alabama electricity prices depend on your utility, rate schedule, customer class and electricity usage.
Compare rate structures →Renewable electricity
Renewable and distributed-energy options may be available through certain utilities and energy programs.
Learn about energy options →
Alabama electric utilities
Which utility serves your Alabama address?
Alabama electricity service is divided among investor-owned utilities, TVA distributors, electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. Your address determines which provider and rate schedules apply.
Alabama Power
Alabama Power provides electric service throughout a large portion of Alabama. Applicable rates and programs depend on the customer's service location and account type.
Visit Alabama Power Website →Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
TVA supplies electricity across the Tennessee Valley through a network of local power companies. Alabama communities within the TVA service area may receive electricity through a local TVA distributor.
Visit TVA Website →PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
PowerSouth is a generation and transmission cooperative serving member distribution cooperatives and municipal systems across Alabama and neighboring areas.
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How the Alabama market works
Alabama electricity service is primarily territory-based
Unlike states with broad residential retail electricity choice, Alabama customers generally receive electricity from the utility, cooperative or municipal provider serving their location.
Electric utility service
The electric provider serving your address generally handles electricity delivery, distribution infrastructure, billing and other grid-related services.
Cooperatives & municipal utilities
Many Alabama communities are served by electric cooperatives or municipal utilities. Their rates, programs and service policies vary by provider.
Your electricity bill
An Alabama electricity bill can include energy charges, customer charges, delivery costs, taxes and other applicable fees depending on the provider and rate schedule.
Alabama electricity rates
Compare Alabama electricity rate structures
There is no single statewide residential electricity rate. Pricing depends on the utility, service territory, customer class, rate schedule and electricity usage.
● Rate information:
November 2026
| Utility / Provider | Electricity option | Rate | Pricing structure | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alabama Power
Investor-owned electric utility
|
Residential utility service |
Varies
/kWh
|
Rate-schedule specific | Utility | View |
|
TVA
Regional power system
|
Local power company service |
Varies
/kWh
|
Distributor / rate specific | TVA | View |
|
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Generation & transmission cooperative
|
Cooperative electricity system |
Varies
/kWh
|
Member / distributor specific | Cooperative | View |
|
Alabama Electric Cooperatives
Local cooperative utilities
|
Cooperative electricity service |
Varies
/kWh
|
Cooperative specific | Cooperative | Learn |
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Municipal Electric Utilities
Local public power providers
|
Municipal electricity service |
Varies
/kWh
|
Municipal rate specific | Municipal | Learn |
Rates shown as "Varies" should not be treated as current prices. Always verify the applicable utility rate schedule, customer class, usage, fixed charges, taxes and other costs before publishing or making an enrollment or service decision.
Alabama electricity plans
Understand the main Alabama electricity options
Alabama electricity pricing is generally determined by the customer's utility, service territory, customer class and applicable rate schedule.
Standard Utility Service
Traditional electric service
Varies
by utility
Utility
Service
Rate
Schedule based
Location
Specific
- Available according to the customer's service territory
- Utility or local provider maintains the distribution system
- Rate depends on customer class and rate schedule
- Fixed customer charges may apply
Electric Cooperative Service
Member-owned electric service
Varies
by cooperative
Local
Provider
Member
Cooperative
Rate
Schedule based
- Available in areas served by participating cooperatives
- Rates and programs vary by cooperative
- Member service policies vary by local provider
- Renewable and efficiency programs may be available
Time-Based / Demand Rates
Pricing that may vary by usage period
Varies
by schedule
Time
May matter
Demand
May apply
Usage
Dependent
- Some rate schedules may use time-based pricing
- Demand charges can apply to certain customer classes
- Availability depends on the local electricity provider
- Review the exact rate schedule before changing plans
Renewable Electricity
Clean-energy and distributed generation options
Varies
by program
Renewable
Program
Solar
May apply
Utility
Specific
- Renewable options depend on the local utility or program
- Distributed generation rules vary by provider
- Solar customers should review current interconnection terms
- Review renewable-energy program terms before enrolling
Alabama electricity guide
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How electricity service works in Alabama
Alabama electricity service is primarily territory-based. The utility, cooperative or municipal provider serving your address generally determines the applicable rate schedule and electricity service terms.
Check My ZIP Code
Step 1
Identify your electric provider
Determine which utility, cooperative, municipal provider or TVA distributor serves your Alabama address.
Step 2
Check your rate schedule
Review the residential or commercial rate schedule that applies to your account.
Step 3
Review electricity charges
Check energy charges, customer charges, demand charges where applicable, taxes and other recurring costs.
Step 4
Understand your usage
Electricity consumption can have a significant effect on your monthly Alabama electricity bill.
Step 5
Review renewable options
If renewable electricity matters to you, check whether your local provider offers solar, renewable-energy or related programs.
Before changing plans
Six things to check before choosing an Alabama electricity option
Confirm which Alabama utility, cooperative or municipal provider serves your address.
Check the exact residential or commercial rate schedule that applies to your account.
Review your historical electricity consumption before evaluating potential savings.
Look beyond the energy rate and review customer charges and other recurring costs.
Compare available renewable-energy, solar or distributed-generation programs.
Consider all applicable electricity charges, taxes and fees rather than focusing only on the per-kWh price.
Find Alabama electricity information
Start with your ZIP code to identify the electricity service area and explore applicable utility and energy options.
Alabama electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Learn how Alabama utilities, cooperatives, electricity rates and renewable-energy programs work.
Who are the major electricity providers in Alabama?
Major electricity providers and systems serving
Alabama include Alabama Power, the Tennessee
Valley Authority and its local distributors,
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and numerous
municipal and electric cooperative utilities.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Alabama?
Alabama generally does not have a broad
residential retail electricity-choice market.
Most residential customers receive electricity
from the utility, cooperative or municipal
provider serving their address.
Is Alabama a deregulated electricity state?
Alabama is generally considered a regulated
electricity market rather than a state with
broad residential retail electricity choice.
Your service territory generally determines
which electricity provider serves you.
Who delivers electricity in Alabama?
Electricity delivery depends on the customer's
service territory. Alabama Power, TVA distributors,
municipal utilities and electric cooperatives
serve different areas of Alabama.
What are Time-of-Use electricity rates?
Time-based rates charge different prices during
different periods or may use demand-based
pricing. Availability and exact schedules vary
by utility and customer class.
Does Alabama have competitive electricity suppliers?
Alabama does not have broad residential retail
electricity competition like states where
customers can freely select competitive
electricity suppliers. Most customers receive
service from their local utility or cooperative.
Are Alabama electricity rates fixed?
Alabama electricity rates depend on the
applicable provider and rate schedule.
Bills can include fixed customer charges
and usage-based electricity charges, with
additional charges potentially applying.
Can I get renewable electricity in Alabama?
Renewable electricity and distributed-energy
options may be available through certain
Alabama utilities, cooperatives and programs.
Availability, pricing and eligibility vary
by provider.
How much does electricity cost in Alabama?
Electricity costs vary by provider, service
territory, customer class, rate schedule
and usage. There is no single statewide
residential electricity rate.
How do I compare Alabama electricity rates?
Start by identifying the electricity provider
serving your address. Then review the applicable
rate schedule, customer charges, usage charges,
time-based or demand charges where applicable,
renewable options and other costs.
Electricity pricing disclosure: Alabama electricity pricing varies by utility, service territory, customer class, rate schedule, electricity usage and other applicable charges. Alabama generally does not offer broad residential retail electricity choice. Information on this page is intended as a general guide. Always verify current utility rates, service territory, program terms, eligibility and applicable charges before making an enrollment or service decision.