Electricity rates in Madison, AL
Madison (46,962 people, Madison County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Huntsville pay about 12.75¢/kWh, 22% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Madison
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Huntsville | Municipal utility | 12.75¢ | $146 | 202K | 120 |
| City of Athens | Municipal utility | 11.83¢ | $155 | 52K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.69¢ | $213 | 37K | 217 |
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¢
- Huntsville —
- Harvest 12.8¢
- Meridianville 12.8¢
- Athens 11.8¢
- Priceville 15.7¢
- Decatur —
- Moores Mill 12.8¢
- Flint City —
- Owens Cross Roads 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 35756, 35757, 35758
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madison?
Most homes in Madison get power from City of Huntsville, where residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Madison: City of Athens (11.83¢), Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. (15.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Madison?
About $146 a month, based on 1,148 kWh a month (the average for City of Huntsville customers) at 12.75¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Madison, AL?
4 utilities serve Madison's ZIP codes: City of Huntsville, City of Athens, Tennessee Valley Authority, Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Madison?
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.