Electricity rates in Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin Island (1,251 people, Mobile County) is served by Alabama Power Co.. Homes on Alabama Power Co. pay about 18.11¢/kWh, 10% more than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Dauphin Island
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
Power outages in Mobile County right now
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Outage history in Mobile County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 668 | 348 |
| Days with outages | 129 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,719 (22.4%) | 16,342 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (668 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bayou La Batre 18.1¢
- Point Clear 14.5¢
- Theodore 18.1¢
- Grand Bay 18.1¢
- Fairhope 14.5¢
- Tillmans Corner 18.1¢
- Gulf Shores 14.5¢
- Daphne 14.5¢
- Foley 14.5¢
- Summerdale 14.5¢
ZIP codes: 36528
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dauphin Island?
Most homes in Dauphin Island 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 Dauphin Island?
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 Dauphin Island, AL?
Alabama Power Co. serves Dauphin Island.
How often does the power go out in Dauphin Island?
In 2025, customers in Mobile County averaged 5 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 16,342 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.