Shelby County, Alabama Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Shelby County, Alabama Electricity Overview
Shelby County has emissions of 13,727.26 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 176th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.
Shelby County is home to 230,115 residents and its power generation facilities generate 4,006,298.83 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 17.41 megawatt hours per capita per year.
About 2,115,061.72 megawatt hours of electricity in Shelby County are generated each year using natural gas. This is 9.19 megawatt hours per customer in the county each year.
With 2,115,061.72 megawatt hours generated from coal, Shelby County is 2nd in the state out of 67 counties in coal power electricity production.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Shelby County's average is 0.14% above that at 16.15 cents per kilowatt hour.
Shelby County ranks 6th out of 67 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 3,941,389.1 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,941,389 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,006,299 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,006,299 MWh
Production per Capita
17.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,158,849,230 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,727.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alabaster
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Rates and Production Categories
Alabaster 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 is the same 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 1,166 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
$181.85 per month
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 1.83% higher than April last year
- 8.69% higher than the Alabama average
- 33.64% higher than the US average
- 565th in the state out of 583 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 30,816th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 155 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 646 since April last year
Alabaster, AL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Alabaster is about 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 555th out of 593 cities in Alabama. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Alabaster emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 37th worst polluting city out of 593 cities in the state. A total of 183,402,987.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Alabaster has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alabaster
Alabaster residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alabaster, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Alabaster, Alabama include: 35007, 35124, 35080, 35040, 35115, 35114
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Pelham, AL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Pelham is about 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 555th out of 593 cities in Alabama. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Pelham emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 37th worst polluting city out of 593 cities in the state. A total of 133,590,308.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Pelham has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pelham
Pelham residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pelham, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | BUNDLED | 16.21 | 181.83 | 17,864,571 | 2,896,145,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pelham, Alabama include: 35242, 35244, 35007, 35124, 35080, 35043, 35051
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Helena, AL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Helena is about 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 555th out of 593 cities in Alabama. Alabama Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Helena emits 5,535.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 37th worst polluting city out of 593 cities in the state. A total of 114,471,185.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Helena has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena
Helena residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena, Alabama
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Helena, Alabama include: 35244, 35007, 35124, 35022, 35080, 35114
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Electricity Production in Shelby County, Alabama
Power Plants in Shelby County, Alabama
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | AL | Coal | 4,006,436.01 | 3,210,981,458.56 | 801.46 |
Shelby County, Alabama Details
Approximately 3,158,849,229.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Shelby County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 3rd highest in the state in pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 13,727.26 kilograms of emissions per resident. Around 52.79% of electricity in Shelby County comes from generation using Coal. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuels in the county, with 47.20% and 0.00% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Shelby County has one electricity generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Shelby County:
- Alabaster, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Calera, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 98.51%
- Central Alabama Electric Cooperative: 1.49%
- Chelsea, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Columbiana, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Harpersville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Helena, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Indian Springs Village, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Leeds, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Montevallo, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Pelham, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Vincent, Alabama:
- Coosa Valley Electric Coop: 21.75%
- Alabama Power: 78.25%
- Westover, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Wilsonville, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
- Wilton, Alabama:
- Alabama Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Shelby County, Alabama?
There are 2 electricity companies serving customers in Shelby County, Alabama.
What electricity companies offer service in Shelby County, Alabama?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Power | 63,306 |
| 2 | Coosa Valley Electric Coop | 662 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Shelby County, Alabama?
The largest electricity supplier in Shelby County, Alabama by megawatt hours sold is Alabama Power.
How many power plants are located in Shelby County, Alabama?
There is one power plant located in Shelby County, Alabama
