Electricity rates in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne (14,150 people, DeKalb County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Sand Mountain Electric Co-op pay about 13.84¢/kWh, 16% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Payne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $165 | 27K | — |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $170 | 17K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Cherokee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $186 | 19K | — |
| Fort Payne Improvement Authority | Municipal utility | 13.29¢ | $156 | 6,963 | — |
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Nearby cities
- Rainsville 13.8¢
- Sylvania 13.8¢
- Fyffe 13.8¢
- Henagar 13.8¢
- Collinsville 18.1¢
- Cedar Bluff 13.8¢
- Leesburg 18.1¢
- Crossville 18.1¢
- Centre 18.1¢
- Scottsboro 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 35967, 35968
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Payne?
Most homes in Fort Payne get power from Sand Mountain Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Payne: Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op (13.43¢), Cherokee Electric Co-op (16.32¢), Fort Payne Improvement Authority (13.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Payne?
About $165 a month, based on 1,193 kWh a month (the average for Sand Mountain Electric Co-op customers) at 13.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Payne, AL?
5 utilities serve Fort Payne's ZIP codes: Sand Mountain Electric Co-op, Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority, Cherokee Electric Co-op, Fort Payne Improvement Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.