Electricity rates in Muscle Shoals, AL
Muscle Shoals (13,706 people, Colbert County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on City of Muscle Shoals pay about 13.17¢/kWh, 20% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Muscle Shoals
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Muscle Shoals | Municipal utility | 13.17¢ | $160 | 7,202 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Florence | Municipal utility | 12.69¢ | $162 | 42K | — |
| Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.69¢ | $213 | 37K | 217 |
| Sheffield Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.25¢ | $169 | 16K | — |
| City of Tuscumbia | Municipal utility | 12.90¢ | $143 | 4,042 | — |
Power outages in Colbert County right now
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Outage history in Colbert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 1 (0%) | 1 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tuscumbia 12.7¢
- Sheffield 12.7¢
- Florence 12.7¢
- East Florence —
- Underwood-Petersville 12.7¢
- Town Creek 15.7¢
- Russellville 18.1¢
- Cherokee 12.7¢
- Rogersville 11.8¢
- Phil Campbell 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35661, 35662
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Muscle Shoals?
Most homes in Muscle Shoals get power from City of Muscle Shoals, where residential customers pay an average of 13.17¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Muscle Shoals: City of Florence (12.69¢), Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. (15.69¢), Sheffield Utilities (13.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Muscle Shoals?
About $160 a month, based on 1,213 kWh a month (the average for City of Muscle Shoals customers) at 13.17¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Muscle Shoals, AL?
6 utilities serve Muscle Shoals's ZIP codes: City of Muscle Shoals, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Florence, Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp., Sheffield Utilities, City of Tuscumbia. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Muscle Shoals?
In 2025, customers in Colbert County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 1 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.