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Electricity rates in Greenville, AL

Typical rate
18.11¢
Alabama Power Co.
Est. monthly bill
$204
1,129 kWh/month
vs. Alabama
+10%
state 16.44¢
Outage time (2025)
13 hr 44 min
Butler County avg

Greenville (7,845 people, Butler 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 Greenville

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Alabama Power Co.Investor-owned utility18.11¢$2041.34M410
Covington Electric Co-opElectric cooperative17.99¢$20424K211

Power outages in Butler County right now

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Outage history in Butler County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer912824
Days with outages113110
Most customers out at once5,826 (47.3%)5,989 (48.6%)
Worst day2024-05-102025-02-16

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan11
  • Feb164
  • Mar316
  • Apr43
  • May46
  • Jun134
  • Jul22
  • Aug16
  • Sep19
  • Oct12
  • Nov20
  • Dec22

Less outage time than 2024 (912 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 36037

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Greenville?

Most homes in Greenville 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 Greenville: Covington Electric Co-op (17.99¢).

What is the average electric bill in Greenville?

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 Greenville, AL?

2 utilities serve Greenville's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Covington Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.

How often does the power go out in Greenville?

In 2025, customers in Butler County averaged 13 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 110 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 5,989 customers (48.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.