Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mobile County, Alabama Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 16.21 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mobile County pay a 0.55% markup from the national average price.
Residents in Mobile County deal with an average of 1 outages lasting 133.1 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes an outage.
Residents of Mobile County use enough electricity to release 7,836.69 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the statewide average of 5,535.36.
Mobile County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 28.13 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 276th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita.
With 411,411 citizens within its borders and 11,572,086.01 megawatt hours produced each year, Mobile County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 28.13 megawatt hours. This is the 10 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Alabama.
Mobile County is the 182nd most populated county in the country, with 411,411 residents living within its borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,046,611 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,572,086 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
11,572,086 MWh
Production per Capita
28.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,224,102,286 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,836.69 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mobile
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Mobile Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.78¢ per kWh
- 0.9% lower than last month
- 10.93% higher than April last year
- 12.2% higher than the Alabama average
- 5.15% higher than the US average
- 571st in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 196 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 23,816th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 970 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,831 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.37¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 2.37% higher than April last year
- 11.26% higher than the Alabama average
- 1.56% higher than the US average
- 555th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 21,351st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 238 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 71 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$141.2 per month
- 3.57% lower than last month
- 12.09% higher than April last year
- 9.35% higher than the Alabama average
- 25.24% higher than the US average
- 573rd in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since April last year
- 28,378th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,676 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,995 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$181.85 per month
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 1.83% higher than April last year
- 8.69% higher than the Alabama average
- 33.64% higher than the US average
- 565th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 195 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 30,816th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 349 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 646 since April last year
Mobile, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Mobile are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.26% more than Alabama's average price of 14.72 cents. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There is 157.78% more electricity consumed in Mobile than is produced, forcing the city to import from nearby cities and counties.
Electricity consumption in Mobile has byproducts of 1,114,187,610.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2nd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 2nd highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 6,079.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to one electricity plant. In Mobile, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mobile
Mobile residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mobile, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mobile, Alabama include: 36695, 36608, 36605, 36582, 36609, 36575, 36693, 36606, 36618, 36571, 36619 and 11 other zip code(s).
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Prichard, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Prichard are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.26% more than Alabama's average price of 14.72 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Prichard has byproducts of 108,742,090.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 33rd highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 37th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Prichard has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prichard
Prichard residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prichard, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Prichard, Alabama include: 36618, 36571, 36613, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36616
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Tillmans Corner CDP, AL Electricity Overview
Residents living within Tillmans Corner CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.26% more than Alabama's average price of 14.72 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 133.1 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Tillmans Corner CDP has byproducts of 101,368,994.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest amount of any city in Alabama. The city also ranks 37th highest in Alabama in emissions per citizen, averaging 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Tillmans Corner CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tillmans Corner CDP
Tillmans Corner CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tillmans Corner CDP, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 |
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Electricity Production in Mobile County, Alabama
Power Plants in Mobile County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | AL | Natural Gas | 10,354,295 | 4,801,466,604.26 | 463.72 | |||
Hog Bayou Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%) | Mobile | AL | Natural Gas | 1,217,791 | 493,219,070.82 | 405.01 |
Mobile County, Alabama Details
Roughly 3,224,102,286.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Mobile County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 667th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 7,836.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 331st highest in the nation. Mobile County has about 88.16% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.
Providers In Each City in Mobile County:
- Bayou La Batre, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Chickasaw, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Citronelle, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Creola, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Dauphin Island, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mobile, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Mount Vernon, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Prichard, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Saraland, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Satsuma, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Semmes, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Mobile County, Alabama?
By total megawatt hours sold, Alabama Power is the largest electricity provider in Mobile County, Alabama.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mobile County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 95,791 |
How many power plants are in Mobile County, Alabama?
There are 2 active power plants located in Mobile County, Alabama
