Electricity rates in Childersburg, AL
Childersburg (5,046 people, Talladega 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 Childersburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Coosa Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.27¢ | $208 | 16K | 345 |
Power outages in Talladega County right now
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Outage history in Talladega County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 386 | 567 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,897 (9.9%) | 10,754 (27.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-02 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (386 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Harpersville 18.1¢
- Wilsonville 18.1¢
- Vincent 18.1¢
- Sylacauga 18.1¢
- Fayetteville 18.1¢
- Westover 18.1¢
- Stewartville 17.6¢
- Columbiana 18.1¢
- Vandiver 18.1¢
- Chelsea 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35044
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Childersburg?
Most homes in Childersburg 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 Childersburg: Coosa Valley Electric Co-op (17.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Childersburg?
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 Childersburg, AL?
2 utilities serve Childersburg's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Coosa Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Childersburg?
In 2025, customers in Talladega County averaged 9 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 10,754 customers (27.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.