Electricity rates in Steele, AL
Steele (1,078 people, St. Clair 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 Steele
| 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 St. Clair County right now
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Outage history in St. Clair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 471 | 716 |
| Days with outages | 119 | 126 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,696 (13.8%) | 7,960 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-10-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (471 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ashville 18.1¢
- Attalla 18.1¢
- Rainbow City 18.1¢
- Southside 18.1¢
- Gadsden 18.1¢
- Carlisle-Rockledge 18.1¢
- Ragland 18.1¢
- Glencoe 18.1¢
- Oneonta 18.1¢
- Ohatchee 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35987
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Steele?
Most homes in Steele 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 Steele?
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 Steele, AL?
2 utilities serve Steele'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 Steele?
In 2025, customers in St. Clair County averaged 11 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 126 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-28, when 7,960 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.