Electricity rates in Florala, AL
Florala (1,973 people, Covington 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 Florala
| 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 |
Power outages in Covington County right now
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Outage history in Covington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 133 | 151 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,149 (7.1%) | 3,832 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (133 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Samson 18.1¢
- Opp 18.0¢
- Andalusia 18.0¢
- Geneva 18.1¢
- Elba 18.1¢
- Enterprise 16.2¢
- New Brockton 18.1¢
- Hartford 18.1¢
- Level Plains 18.1¢
- Daleville 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36442
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Florala?
Most homes in Florala 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 Florala: Covington Electric Co-op (17.99¢), Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Florala?
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 Florala, AL?
3 utilities serve Florala's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Covington Electric Co-op, Wiregrass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Florala?
In 2025, customers in Covington County averaged 2 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 3,832 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.