Electricity rates in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa (111,338 people, Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Black Warrior Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.39¢ | $174 | 20K | — |
Power outages in Tuscaloosa County right now
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Outage history in Tuscaloosa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 395 | 505 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,478 (9.1%) | 19,015 (15.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (395 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Northport 18.1¢
- Holt 18.1¢
- Coaling 18.1¢
- Brookwood 18.1¢
- Moundville 18.1¢
- Vance 18.1¢
- Gordo 18.1¢
- North Bibb 18.1¢
- Woodstock 18.1¢
- Lake View 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35401, 35402, 35403, 35404, 35405, 35406, 35407, 35486, 35487
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tuscaloosa?
Most homes in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: Black Warrior Electric Member Corp. (15.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
2 utilities serve Tuscaloosa's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Black Warrior Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tuscaloosa?
In 2025, customers in Tuscaloosa County averaged 8 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 19,015 customers (15.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.