Electricity rates in Lipscomb, AL
Lipscomb (2,155 people, Jefferson 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 Lipscomb
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.56¢ | $140 | 9,302 | — |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,662 (4.7%) | 39,648 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 35020, 35228, 35288
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lipscomb?
Most homes in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb: City of Bessemer Utilities (13.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lipscomb?
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 Lipscomb, AL?
3 utilities serve Lipscomb's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Bessemer Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lipscomb?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 39,648 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.