City of Dothan electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
City of Dothan is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 26,932 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.89¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% 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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City of Dothan bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $163.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $217.80 |
City of Dothan residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $7.90 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Dothan rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (9.51¢ → 10.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Dothan | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 83 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.74 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 112 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 67 | 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 City of Dothan's counties, customers averaged 73 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | 113 | 41 | 2,611 | 2025-07-15 |
| Houston | 59 | 24 | 3,183 | 2025-10-09 |
City of Dothan service area
City of Dothan serves 2 counties in Alabama and 6 ZIP codes.
Dale, Houston
Cities: Dothan, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Ashford, Rehobeth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 26,927 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Dothan at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 10.60¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.44¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $94,636,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 949,720 MWh |
| Peak demand | 202 MW summer · 226 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.0% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 5309 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Dothan's electricity rate?
City of Dothan residential customers pay an average of 10.89¢ 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 34% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Dothan electric bill?
About $128 a month. The average City of Dothan home uses 1,172 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $109.
How many customers does City of Dothan have?
City of Dothan serves 26,932 residential customers and 32,385 customers in total in Alabama, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Dothan?
In 2025, the average City of Dothan customer was without power for 83 min (SAIDI) over 0.74 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 67 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Dothan offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Domestic Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 City of Dothan before making decisions.