Electricity rates in Red Bay, AL
Red Bay (3,131 people, Franklin 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 Red Bay
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Sheffield Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.25¢ | $169 | 16K | — |
| Franklin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.92¢ | $168 | 5,997 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 108 | 207 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,389 (6.4%) | 2,003 (9.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (108 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hackleburg 18.1¢
- Hamilton 18.1¢
- Cherokee 12.7¢
- Russellville 18.1¢
- Phil Campbell 18.1¢
- Bear Creek 18.1¢
- Tuscumbia 12.7¢
- Haleyville 18.1¢
- Sheffield 12.7¢
- Muscle Shoals 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 35582
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Red Bay?
Most homes in Red Bay 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 Red Bay: Sheffield Utilities (13.25¢), Franklin Electric Co-op (14.92¢).
What is the average electric bill in Red Bay?
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 Red Bay, AL?
4 utilities serve Red Bay's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Sheffield Utilities, Franklin Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Red Bay?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 3 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 2,003 customers (9.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.