Electricity rates in Taylor, AL
Taylor (2,402 people, Houston 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 Taylor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| City of Dothan | Municipal utility | 10.89¢ | $128 | 27K | 83 |
| Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $198 | 23K | 111 |
Power outages in Houston County right now
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Outage history in Houston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 116 | 59 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,944 (13.7%) | 3,183 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-30 | 2025-10-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (116 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rehobeth 18.1¢
- Malvern 18.1¢
- Dothan 10.9¢
- Slocomb 18.1¢
- Cowarts 18.1¢
- Midland City 18.1¢
- Kinsey 18.1¢
- Cottonwood 18.1¢
- Webb 18.1¢
- Ashford 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36301, 36305
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Taylor?
Most homes in Taylor 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 Taylor: City of Dothan (10.89¢), Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Taylor?
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 Taylor, AL?
3 utilities serve Taylor's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., City of Dothan, Wiregrass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Taylor?
In 2025, customers in Houston County averaged 59 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-09, when 3,183 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.