Electricity rates in 36474 — Red Level, AL
Homes in ZIP 36474 pay about 16.6¢ per kWh (Covington Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Alabama average is 16.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 36474 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 36474
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 16.6¢ 2024 | $189 | 23,281 |
| Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 13.9¢ 2024 | $147 | 20,645 |
| Alabama Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Covington County | 18.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $189 | 1,332,911 |
| Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Covington County | 15.4¢ 2024 | $189 | 22,401 |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc. (AL) Cooperative · serves Covington County | 20.4¢ 2024 | $226 | 12,873 |
| City of Andalusia Municipal · serves Covington County | 15.8¢ 2024 | $154 | 3,605 |
| City of Opp (AL) Municipal · serves Covington County | 8.8¢ 2024 | $147 | 3,206 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Covington County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Alabama price trend
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.
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 about 36474
How much does electricity cost in 36474?
About 16.6¢ per kWh for homes (Covington Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $150.
Who is the electric utility for 36474?
Covington Electric Coop, Inc., with about 23,281 residential customers in Alabama; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in AL getting more expensive?
The Alabama residential average was 16.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.