Electricity rates in Huntsville, AL
Huntsville (215,006 people, Madison County) is served by 4 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Huntsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Huntsville | Municipal utility | 12.75¢ | $146 | 202K | 120 |
| Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.69¢ | $213 | 37K | 217 |
| Arab Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $163 | 14K | — |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 204 | 178 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 34,997 (17.6%) | 18,523 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (204 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Redstone Arsenal 12.8¢
- Meridianville 12.8¢
- Moores Mill 12.8¢
- Madison 12.8¢
- Owens Cross Roads 12.8¢
- Harvest 12.8¢
- Hazel Green 12.8¢
- New Market 12.8¢
- New Hope 12.8¢
- Athens 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 35801, 35802, 35803, 35804, 35805, 35806, 35807, 35808, 35809, 35810, 35811, 35812, 35813, 35814, 35815, 35816, 35824, 35893, 35894, 35895, 35896, 35897, 35898, 35899
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Huntsville?
The Alabama average is 16.44¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Huntsville?
About $188 a month, based on 1,145 kWh a month (the average for Tennessee Valley Authority customers) at 16.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Huntsville, AL?
4 utilities serve Huntsville's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Huntsville, Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp., Arab Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Huntsville?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 2 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 18,523 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.