Electricity rates in Centre, AL
Centre (3,570 people, Cherokee County) is served by 3 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 Centre
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Cherokee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $186 | 19K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 2 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 42 (0.2%) | 43 (0.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Leesburg 18.1¢
- Cedar Bluff 13.8¢
- Collinsville 18.1¢
- Hokes Bluff 18.1¢
- Piedmont 18.1¢
- Glencoe 18.1¢
- Crossville 18.1¢
- Fort Payne 13.8¢
- Gadsden 18.1¢
- Whitesboro 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35960
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Centre?
Most homes in Centre 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 Centre: Cherokee Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Centre?
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 Centre, AL?
3 utilities serve Centre's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Cherokee Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Centre?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 2 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-17, when 43 customers (0.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.