Electricity rates in Rainbow City, AL
Rainbow City (9,580 people, Etowah 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 Rainbow City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Etowah County right now
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Outage history in Etowah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 256 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,242 (13.4%) | 4,010 (7.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-02 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (256 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Southside 18.1¢
- Gadsden 18.1¢
- Attalla 18.1¢
- Glencoe 18.1¢
- Steele 18.1¢
- Hokes Bluff 18.1¢
- Carlisle-Rockledge 18.1¢
- Ohatchee 18.1¢
- Whitesboro 18.1¢
- Ashville 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rainbow City?
Most homes in Rainbow City 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rainbow City?
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 Rainbow City, AL?
2 utilities serve Rainbow City's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rainbow City?
In 2025, customers in Etowah County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 4,010 customers (7.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.