Baldwin County El Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama · SERC region
Baldwin County El Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 85,081 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Baldwin County El Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $217.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $289.40 |
Baldwin County El Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (11.29¢ → 14.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Baldwin County El Member Corp. | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 46 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 31 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 24 | 118 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Baldwin County El Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 395 | 69 | 3,427 | 2025-02-16 |
| Baldwin | 112 | 52 | 23,634 | 2025-03-14 |
Baldwin County El Member Corp. service area
Baldwin County El Member Corp. serves 2 counties in Alabama and 31 ZIP codes.
Baldwin, Monroe
Cities: Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Atmore, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Robertsdale, Orange Beach, Jackson, Point Clear, Creola, Loxley, Elberta, Mount Vernon, Lillian, Summerdale
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Baldwin County El Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.57¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $226,867,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,712,527 MWh |
| Peak demand | 411 MW summer · 514 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 1149 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baldwin County El Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Baldwin County El Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 14.47¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 12% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Baldwin County El Member Corp. electric bill?
About $164 a month. The average Baldwin County El Member Corp. home uses 1,131 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does Baldwin County El Member Corp. have?
Baldwin County El Member Corp. serves 85,081 residential customers and 93,632 customers in total in Alabama, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Baldwin County El Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Baldwin County El Member Corp. customer was without power for 46 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 24 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Baldwin County El Member Corp. before making decisions.