The average residential electric rate in Alabama is 17.41¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 17.41¢ in 2026-04 and bottomed at 15.93¢ in 2025-07.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 16.15¢ |
| 2025-06 | 16.06¢ |
| 2025-07 | 15.93¢ |
| 2025-08 | 16.24¢ |
| 2025-09 | 16.43¢ |
| 2025-10 | 16.72¢ |
| 2025-11 | 16.08¢ |
| 2025-12 | 16.01¢ |
| 2026-01 | 16.06¢ |
| 2026-02 | 16.18¢ |
| 2026-03 | 17.15¢ |
| 2026-04 | 17.41¢ |
Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.
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