Electricity rates in Fairfield, AL
Fairfield (10,907 people, Jefferson 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 Fairfield
| 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 Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,662 (4.7%) | 39,648 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Midfield 18.1¢
- Pleasant Grove 18.1¢
- Minor —
- Brighton 18.1¢
- Lipscomb 18.1¢
- Hueytown 18.1¢
- Forestdale —
- Sylvan Springs 18.1¢
- Bessemer —
- Homewood 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35064
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairfield?
Most homes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
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 Fairfield, AL?
2 utilities serve Fairfield'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 Fairfield?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 39,648 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.