Electricity rates in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham (196,357 people, Jefferson County) is served by 5 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 Birmingham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.56¢ | $140 | 9,302 | — |
| City of Tarrant | Municipal utility | 14.32¢ | $166 | 2,076 | — |
| Coosa Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.27¢ | $208 | 16K | 345 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,662 (4.7%) | 39,648 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mountain Brook 18.1¢
- Homewood 18.1¢
- Tarrant 18.1¢
- Vestavia Hills 18.1¢
- Irondale 18.1¢
- Cahaba Heights 18.1¢
- Fultondale 18.1¢
- Forestdale —
- Fairfield 18.1¢
- Midfield 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35237, 35238, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35246, 35249
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Birmingham?
Most homes in Birmingham 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 Birmingham: City of Bessemer Utilities (13.56¢), City of Tarrant (14.32¢), Coosa Valley Electric Co-op (17.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, AL?
5 utilities serve Birmingham's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Bessemer Utilities, City of Tarrant, Coosa Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Birmingham?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 39,648 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.