Electricity rates in Southside, AL
Southside (8,572 people, Etowah 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 Southside
| 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 | — |
| Coosa Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.27¢ | $208 | 16K | 345 |
| Cherokee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $186 | 19K | — |
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
- Rainbow City 18.1¢
- Glencoe 18.1¢
- Gadsden 18.1¢
- Attalla 18.1¢
- Ohatchee 18.1¢
- Hokes Bluff 18.1¢
- Steele 18.1¢
- Alexandria 18.1¢
- Carlisle-Rockledge 18.1¢
- Ragland 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35905, 35906, 35907
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Southside?
Most homes in Southside 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 Southside: Coosa Valley Electric Co-op (17.27¢), Cherokee Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Southside?
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 Southside, AL?
4 utilities serve Southside's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, Coosa Valley Electric Co-op, Cherokee Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Southside?
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.