Electricity rates in Helena, AL
Helena (18,264 people, Shelby 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 Helena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.56¢ | $140 | 9,302 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 396 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,965 (35.7%) | 10,011 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (396 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pelham 18.1¢
- Alabaster 18.1¢
- Indian Springs Village 18.1¢
- Hoover 18.1¢
- Bessemer —
- Lipscomb 18.1¢
- Vestavia Hills 18.1¢
- Meadowbrook 18.1¢
- Brighton 18.1¢
- Midfield 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35080
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Helena?
Most homes in Helena 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 Helena: City of Bessemer Utilities (13.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Helena?
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 Helena, AL?
3 utilities serve Helena's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., City of Bessemer Utilities, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Helena?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 10,011 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.