Electricity rates in Elba, AL
Elba (3,903 people, Coffee County) is served by 4 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 Elba
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Covington Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.99¢ | $204 | 24K | 211 |
| Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $198 | 23K | 111 |
| South Alabama Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.16¢ | $163 | 17K | 235 |
Power outages in Coffee County right now
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Outage history in Coffee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 95 | 145 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,731 (24.7%) | 3,880 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-09 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (95 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Brockton 18.1¢
- Jack 18.0¢
- Enterprise 16.2¢
- Opp 18.0¢
- Level Plains 18.1¢
- Samson 18.1¢
- Fort Novosel 18.1¢
- Daleville 18.1¢
- Luverne 18.0¢
- Ozark 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36323
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elba?
Most homes in Elba 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 Elba: Covington Electric Co-op (17.99¢), Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢), South Alabama Electric Co-op (16.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elba?
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 Elba, AL?
4 utilities serve Elba's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Covington Electric Co-op, Wiregrass Electric Co-op, South Alabama Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elba?
In 2025, customers in Coffee County averaged 2 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 3,880 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.