Electricity rates in Opelika, AL
Opelika (29,527 people, Lee County) is served by 4 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 Opelika
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| City of Opelika | Municipal utility | 13.45¢ | $136 | 14K | 402 |
| Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $175 | 30K | 567 |
| Dixie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $185 | 22K | 258 |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 211 | 189 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,600 (10.4%) | 5,522 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (211 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Auburn 18.1¢
- Huguley 18.1¢
- Valley 18.1¢
- Lafayette 18.1¢
- Smiths Station 18.1¢
- Lanett 18.1¢
- Ladonia 18.1¢
- Tuskegee 18.1¢
- Phenix City 18.1¢
- Dadeville 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36801, 36802, 36803, 36804
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Opelika?
Most homes in Opelika 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 Opelika: City of Opelika (13.45¢), Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op (15.12¢), Dixie Electric Co-op (15.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Opelika?
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 Opelika, AL?
4 utilities serve Opelika's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., City of Opelika, Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op, Dixie Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Opelika?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 3 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 5,522 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.