Electricity rates in New Albany, MS
New Albany (8,830 people, Union County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Tombigbee Electric Power Association pay about 13.72¢/kWh, 7% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving New Albany
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $176 | 37K | — |
| North East Mississippi EPA | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $173 | 27K | 24 |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $179 | 16K | — |
| Tippah Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.68¢ | $168 | 11K | — |
| City of New Albany | Municipal utility | 13.93¢ | $163 | 8,170 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 331 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,053 (27.9%) | 803 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-07-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ripley 14.2¢
- Pontotoc 13.7¢
- Guntown 13.7¢
- Saltillo 13.7¢
- Baldwyn 13.7¢
- Tupelo 11.9¢
- Verona 13.7¢
- Plantersville 13.7¢
- Booneville 14.2¢
- Oxford 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 38652
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Albany?
Most homes in New Albany get power from Tombigbee Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Albany: North East Mississippi EPA (14.93¢), Pontotoc Electric Power Association (14.50¢), Tippah Electric Power Association (14.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Albany?
About $176 a month, based on 1,281 kWh a month (the average for Tombigbee Electric Power Association customers) at 13.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Albany, MS?
6 utilities serve New Albany's ZIP codes: Tombigbee Electric Power Association, North East Mississippi EPA, Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Tippah Electric Power Association, City of New Albany, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Albany?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 5 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-15, when 803 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.