Colbert County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Colbert County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Over 100.00% of Colbert County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuels, ranking Colbert County at 4th in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.
Residents of Colbert County are paying, on average, 15.68% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Colbert County generates 7.74 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Colbert County the 391st highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the US.
As the highest generator of solar power in Alabama, Colbert County generates a total of 439,427.07 megawatt hours from solar.
Colbert County has the 745th highest electricity production in the US out of 3230 counties, producing 439,427.07 megawatt hours.
Colbert County is the 25th most populated county in the state, with 56,789 residents residing in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
972,677 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
439,427 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
439,427 MWh
Production per Capita
7.74 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
172,334,406 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,034.64 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Muscle Shoals
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Muscle Shoals Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.37¢ per kWh
- 0.14% lower than last month
- 9.38% higher than April last year
- 15.66% lower than the Alabama average
- 20.96% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,316th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 418 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,311 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.49¢ per kWh
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 0.17% higher than April last year
- 15.16% lower than the Alabama average
- 22.55% lower than the US average
- 21st in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,799th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 172 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 810 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$113.74 per month
- 5.74% lower than last month
- 6.48% higher than April last year
- 11.91% lower than the Alabama average
- 0.88% higher than the US average
- 73rd in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 19,633rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,129 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,859 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.43 per month
- 0.39% higher than last month
- 0.92% lower than April last year
- 11.29% lower than the Alabama average
- 9.08% higher than the US average
- 73rd in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 21,547th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 309 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,504 since April last year
Muscle Shoals, AL Electricity Overview
Muscle Shoals' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.49 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 15.16% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, ranking the city at 21st best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. With an estimated 8,691 residential customers, Muscle Shoals Electric Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Muscle Shoals emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 88,394,117.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 42nd highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals Electric Board | BUNDLED | 12.41 | 148.4 | 99,906.93 | 12,401,010.89 |
Zips with electric coverage in Muscle Shoals, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660, 35646
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Sheffield, AL Electricity Overview
Sheffield's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 12.70% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. With an estimated 19,199 residential customers, Sheffield Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Sheffield emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 395th highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 51,506,497.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 73rd highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheffield
Sheffield residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sheffield, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.77 | 158.62 | 229,816.44 | 29,350,197.48 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sheffield, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660
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Tuscumbia, AL Electricity Overview
Tuscumbia's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.65 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 14.04% lower than Alabama's average rate of 14.72 cents, ranking the city at 28th best for average electricity rate out of 593 cities in the state. Tuscumbia Utilities sells an estimated 94,064.29 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.43 per month, while the Alabama average is $168.47.
Tuscumbia emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 395th highest polluting city out of 593 cities in Alabama based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 49,690,900.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 78th highest for total pollution in Alabama. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tuscumbia, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscumbia Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 137.4 | 53,043.45 | 6,670,590.74 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tuscumbia, Alabama include: 35674, 35661, 35660
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Electricity Production in Colbert County, Alabama
Power Plants in Colbert County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Muscle ShoalsMuscle Shoals Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Colbert County | AL | Solar | 439,427.07 |
Colbert County, Alabama Details
Colbert County emits 3,034.64 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 64th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2416th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 172,334,405.71 kilograms, which is the 1317th highest total amount of emissions for any county in the nation. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Colbert County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel source.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Colbert County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Utilities | 19,188 |
| 2 | Muscle Shoals Electric Board | 7,898 |
| 3 | Tuscumbia Utilities | 3,663 |
| 4 | Franklin Electric Cooperative | 803 |
How many power plants are located within Colbert County, Alabama?
There is one power plant located in Colbert County, Alabama
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Colbert County, Alabama?
By total megawatt hours sold, Sheffield Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Colbert County, Alabama.
How many electric companies offer service in Colbert County, Alabama?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Colbert County, Alabama.
