Electricity rates in Florence, AL
Florence (40,026 people, Lauderdale County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Florence pay about 12.69¢/kWh, 23% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Florence
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Florence | Municipal utility | 12.69¢ | $162 | 42K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Sheffield Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.25¢ | $169 | 16K | — |
Power outages in Lauderdale County right now
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Outage history in Lauderdale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 298 | 718 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,668 (25.7%) | 18,162 (36.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (298 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Florence —
- Sheffield 12.7¢
- Muscle Shoals 13.2¢
- Tuscumbia 12.7¢
- Underwood-Petersville 12.7¢
- Cherokee 12.7¢
- Town Creek 15.7¢
- Russellville 18.1¢
- Rogersville 11.8¢
- Moulton 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35630, 35631, 35632, 35633, 35634
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Florence?
Most homes in Florence get power from City of Florence, where residential customers pay an average of 12.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Florence: Sheffield Utilities (13.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Florence?
About $162 a month, based on 1,278 kWh a month (the average for City of Florence customers) at 12.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Florence, AL?
3 utilities serve Florence's ZIP codes: City of Florence, Tennessee Valley Authority, Sheffield Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Florence?
In 2025, customers in Lauderdale County averaged 11 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 18,162 customers (36.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.