Electricity rates in Ashland, AL
Ashland (1,983 people, Clay County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Alabama Power Co. pay about 18.11¢/kWh, 10% more than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Ashland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $175 | 30K | 567 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 946 | 1,436 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,823 (50.8%) | 2,535 (45.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-09 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (946 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lineville 18.1¢
- Munford 18.1¢
- Goodwater 18.1¢
- Talladega 18.1¢
- Oxford 18.1¢
- Alexander City 18.1¢
- Bynum 18.1¢
- Sylacauga 18.1¢
- West End-Cobb Town 18.1¢
- Anniston 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36251
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashland?
Most homes in Ashland 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ashland: Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ashland?
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 Ashland, AL?
2 utilities serve Ashland's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ashland?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 23 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,535 customers (45.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.