Central Alabama Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama · SERC region
Central Alabama Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 45,580 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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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Central Alabama Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.90 | $53.23 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.80 | $106.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $263.70 | $159.69 |
| 2,000 kWh | $351.60 | $212.92 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-05-29), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Central Alabama Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-05-29 | — | 10.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Alabama Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (12.90¢ → 17.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Alabama Electric Co-op | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 469 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.87 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 189 | 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 Central Alabama Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa | 2,670 | 97 | 5,727 | 2025-02-16 |
| Perry | 1,466 | 80 | 1,985 | 2025-02-16 |
| Lowndes | 1,175 | 97 | 3,431 | 2025-02-16 |
| Bibb | 1,109 | 124 | 2,873 | 2025-02-16 |
| Chilton | 893 | 113 | 12,281 | 2025-03-16 |
| Tallapoosa | 844 | 97 | 7,884 | 2025-02-16 |
| Dallas | 758 | 112 | 6,127 | 2025-02-16 |
| Talladega | 567 | 89 | 10,754 | 2025-02-16 |
| Elmore | 453 | 95 | 10,181 | 2025-02-16 |
| Autauga | 402 | 86 | 9,079 | 2025-05-29 |
Central Alabama Electric Co-op service area
Central Alabama Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in Alabama and 51 ZIP codes.
Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Perry, Talladega, Tallapoosa
Cities: Montgomery, Prattville, Selma, Millbrook, Alexander City, Calera, Sylacauga, Clanton, Wetumpka, Montevallo, Tallassee, Holtville, Valley Grande, Marion, Selmont-West Selmont, Jemison, Thorsby, Stewartville, Marbury, Goodwater, Fayetteville, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville, Shelby, Eclectic
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 6,454 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 36 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 136 |
Central Alabama Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.07¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.36¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $125,213,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 743,983 MWh |
| Peak demand | 179 MW summer · 258 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 3222 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Alabama Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Central Alabama Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.58¢ 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 7% above the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Alabama Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $203 a month. The average Central Alabama Electric Co-op home uses 1,157 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $176.
How many customers does Central Alabama Electric Co-op have?
Central Alabama Electric Co-op serves 45,580 residential customers and 48,071 customers in total in Alabama, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Central Alabama Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Central Alabama Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 49 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 9 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Alabama Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Central Alabama Electric Co-op had 36 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Central Alabama Electric Co-op before making decisions.