Electricity rates in Mobile, AL
Mobile (183,289 people, Mobile County) is served by 2 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 Mobile
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $173 | 336 | 1 |
Power outages in Mobile County right now
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Outage history in Mobile County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 668 | 348 |
| Days with outages | 129 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,719 (22.4%) | 16,342 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (668 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plateau 18.1¢
- Prichard 18.1¢
- Chickasaw 18.1¢
- Spanish Fort 14.5¢
- Saraland 18.1¢
- Daphne 14.5¢
- Tillmans Corner 18.1¢
- Satsuma 18.1¢
- Theodore 18.1¢
- Creola 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36601, 36602, 36603, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36615, 36616, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36628, 36633, 36640, 36641, 36644, 36652, 36660, 36663, 36670, 36671, 36675, 36685, 36688, 36689, 36691, 36693, 36695
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mobile?
Most homes in Mobile 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 Mobile: Singing River Electric Cooperative (13.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mobile?
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 Mobile, AL?
2 utilities serve Mobile's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Singing River Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mobile?
In 2025, customers in Mobile County averaged 5 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 16,342 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.