Electricity rates in Bynum, AL
Bynum (1,795 people, Calhoun 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 Bynum
| 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 | — |
Power outages in Calhoun County right now
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Outage history in Calhoun County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 354 | 515 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 88 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,282 (23%) | 8,153 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-12 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West End-Cobb Town 18.1¢
- Munford 18.1¢
- Oxford 18.1¢
- Anniston 18.1¢
- Lincoln 18.1¢
- Saks 18.1¢
- Alexandria 18.1¢
- Ohatchee 18.1¢
- Weaver 18.1¢
- Riverside 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36253
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bynum?
Most homes in Bynum 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 Bynum?
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 Bynum, AL?
2 utilities serve Bynum's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bynum?
In 2025, customers in Calhoun County averaged 8 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 88 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 8,153 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.