Electricity rates in Smiths Station, AL
Smiths Station (5,300 people, Lee County) is served by 3 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 Smiths Station
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $175 | 30K | 567 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Electric cooperative | 18.19¢ | $208 | 597 | 1,204 |
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
ZIP codes: 36877
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smiths Station?
Most homes in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station: Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op (15.12¢), Diverse Power Incorporated (18.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Smiths Station?
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 Smiths Station, AL?
3 utilities serve Smiths Station's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tallapoosa River Electric Co-op, Diverse Power Incorporated. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Smiths Station?
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.