Electricity rates in Alabaster, AL
Alabaster (32,707 people, Shelby County) is served by Alabama Power Co.. Homes on Alabama Power Co. pay about 18.11¢/kWh, 10% more than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Alabaster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 396 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,965 (35.7%) | 10,011 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (396 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pelham 18.1¢
- Helena 18.1¢
- Indian Springs Village 18.1¢
- Montevallo 18.1¢
- Calera 18.1¢
- Hoover 18.1¢
- Chelsea 18.1¢
- Meadowbrook 18.1¢
- Columbiana 18.1¢
- Bessemer —
ZIP codes: 35007
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alabaster?
Most homes in Alabaster get power from Alabama Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.11¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Alabaster?
About $204 a month, based on 1,129 kWh a month (the average for Alabama Power Co. customers) at 18.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alabaster, AL?
Alabama Power Co. serves Alabaster.
How often does the power go out in Alabaster?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 10,011 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.