Electricity rates in Shelby, AL
Shelby (1,044 people, Shelby 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 Shelby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Central Alabama Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $203 | 46K | 469 |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 396 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,965 (35.7%) | 10,011 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (396 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Columbiana 18.1¢
- Calera 18.1¢
- Wilsonville 18.1¢
- Fayetteville 18.1¢
- Jemison 18.1¢
- Thorsby 18.1¢
- Chelsea 18.1¢
- Montevallo 18.1¢
- Alabaster 18.1¢
- Westover 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35143
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shelby?
Most homes in Shelby 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 Shelby: Central Alabama Electric Co-op (17.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shelby?
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 Shelby, AL?
2 utilities serve Shelby's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Central Alabama Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shelby?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 10,011 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.