EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc. electricity rates

South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.4¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $158 for 1,021 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.4¢per kWh
Residential customers16,801AL, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,021kWh
Commercial14.4¢per kWh
Industrial11.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc.

500 kWh / month$77
900 kWh / month$139
1,200 kWh / month$185

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Alabama averageU.S. average
Aug 202616.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+0.4%16.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+22%13.4¢
Record high17.4¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2541,555 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 15.4¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc. electric bill?

$158 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,021 kWh (EIA-861).

Is South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc. cheaper than the Alabama average?

Yes: 15.4¢ versus the Alabama average of 16.3¢ (Aug 2026).