Choctaw County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Choctaw County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Choctaw County is ranked 3rd in Alabama out of 67 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 17.59 megawatt hours per person each year.
Choctaw County generates 225,026.56 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuels. This ranks Choctaw County 6th in Alabama out of 67 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
Choctaw County consumes about 84.35% of the electricity that their power generating plants generate.
As the 482nd highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Choctaw County produces 2.71 megawatt hours per person per year.
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 13.36% of the megawatt hours produced in Choctaw County, ranking it 14th in Alabama out of 67 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Residents of Choctaw County are paying, on average, 11.05% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
219,100 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
259,737 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
225,027 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
34,710 MWh
Production per Capita
20.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
170,928,237 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,362.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Butler
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Butler Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.19¢ per kWh
- 0.5% lower than last month
- 10.11% higher than April last year
- 4.16% lower than the Alabama average
- 10.18% lower than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 16,397th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 740 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,374 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.09¢ per kWh
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 1.2% higher than April last year
- 4.24% lower than the Alabama average
- 12.58% lower than the US average
- 138th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 13,390th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 212 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 146 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$119.17 per month
- 4.71% lower than last month
- 9.1% higher than April last year
- 7.71% lower than the Alabama average
- 5.7% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since April last year
- 22,359th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,704 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,450 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$154.53 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 0.37% higher than April last year
- 7.64% lower than the Alabama average
- 13.56% higher than the US average
- 116th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since April last year
- 25,203rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 227 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,497 since April last year
Butler, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Butler's citizens spend 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.72 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Alabama Power sells an estimated 11,790.17 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing Butler must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,201,826.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 37th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butler
Butler residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butler, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 | |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.47 | 135.96 | 262,997.37 | 32,797,389.22 |
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Gilbertown, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Gilbertown's citizens spend 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.72 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Gilbertown is the 386th largest city in the state, with a population of 666.
Electricity companies servicing Gilbertown must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,686,547.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 395th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gilbertown
Gilbertown residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gilbertown, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 | |
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.47 | 135.96 | 262,997.37 | 32,797,389.22 |
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Pennington, AL Electricity Overview
On average, Pennington's citizens spend 12.55 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Alabama and nationwide average rates of 14.72 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation. With a population of 604 citizens, the city is the 400th largest city by population in Alabama.
Electricity companies servicing Pennington must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,343,355.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 395th highest in Alabama for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pennington
Pennington residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pennington, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.47 | 135.96 | 262,997.37 | 32,797,389.22 |
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Electricity Production in Choctaw County, Alabama
Power Plants in Choctaw County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-NaheolaGeorgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-Naheola (100.00%) | Choctaw County | AL | Black Liquour | 259,737 | 202,630,493.25 | 780.14 |
Choctaw County, Alabama Details
In Choctaw County, Black Liquour makes up 61.30% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (25.33%) and Natural Gas (13.24%), these three fuel types make up 259,427.97 megawatt hours (or 99.88%) county electricity production. The county has the 1325th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 170,928,237.45 kilograms. This total equates to 13,362.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 178th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Choctaw County has one electricity plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Choctaw County:
- Butler, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 40.44%
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 59.56%
- Gilbertown, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 81.73%
- Alabama Power: 18.27%
- Lisman, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 66.98%
- Alabama Power: 33.02%
- Needham, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 96.31%
- Alabama Power: 3.69%
- Pennington, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
- Silas, Alabama:
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
- Toxey, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 49.97%
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation: 50.03%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Choctaw County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 71,025 |
| 2 | Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation | 4,662 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Choctaw County, Alabama?
The largest electricity provider in Choctaw County, Alabama by megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Choctaw County, Alabama?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Choctaw County, Alabama.
How many power plants are located in Choctaw County, Alabama?
There is one power plant in Choctaw County, Alabama
