Electricity rates in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery (195,287 people, Montgomery 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 Montgomery
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Dixie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $185 | 22K | 258 |
| Central Alabama Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $203 | 46K | 469 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 143 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,079 (5.1%) | 7,087 (5.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-29 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (143 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Millbrook 18.1¢
- Coosada 18.1¢
- Prattville 18.1¢
- Elmore 18.1¢
- Pike Road 18.1¢
- Emerald Mountain 18.1¢
- Wetumpka 18.1¢
- Deatsville 18.1¢
- Pine Level 15.8¢
- Holtville 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36101, 36102, 36103, 36104, 36105, 36106, 36107, 36108, 36109, 36110, 36111, 36112, 36113, 36114, 36115, 36116, 36117, 36118, 36119, 36120, 36121, 36123, 36124, 36125, 36130, 36131, 36132, 36135, 36140, 36141, 36142, 36177, 36191
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montgomery?
Most homes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery: Dixie Electric Co-op (15.77¢), Central Alabama Electric Co-op (17.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery, AL?
3 utilities serve Montgomery's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Dixie Electric Co-op, Central Alabama Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 7,087 customers (5.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.