Electricity rates in Marion, AL
Marion (3,447 people, Perry 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 Marion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Central Alabama Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $203 | 46K | 469 |
| Black Warrior Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.39¢ | $174 | 20K | — |
Power outages in Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,002 | 1,466 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,510 (33.7%) | 1,985 (44.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,002 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greensboro 18.1¢
- Uniontown 18.1¢
- Valley Grande 18.1¢
- Brent 18.1¢
- Selma 18.1¢
- Centreville 18.1¢
- Selmont-West Selmont 18.1¢
- Moundville 18.1¢
- Demopolis 18.1¢
- West Blocton 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36756
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Marion?
Most homes in Marion 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 Marion: Central Alabama Electric Co-op (17.58¢), Black Warrior Electric Member Corp. (15.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Marion?
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 Marion, AL?
3 utilities serve Marion's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Central Alabama Electric Co-op, Black Warrior Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Marion?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 24 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 1,985 customers (44.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.