City of Fairhope electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama
City of Fairhope is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,058 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Fairhope bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.65 | $56.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $99.30 | $103.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $148.95 | $151.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $198.60 | $199.10 |
*Residential (effective nan, $8.50/month customer charge), 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.
City of Fairhope residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $8.50 | 9.53¢ first 3,000 kWh, 10.53¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Fairhope rate history
2015–2025: -20% change in the average residential rate (12.18¢ → 9.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Fairhope | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 14 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.00 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 14 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 14 | 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 Fairhope's counties, customers averaged 112 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 112 | 52 | 23,634 | 2025-03-14 |
City of Fairhope service area
City of Fairhope serves Baldwin County in Alabama.
Baldwin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 28% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fairhope at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,152,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 176,482 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 6145 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fairhope's electricity rate?
City of Fairhope residential customers pay an average of 9.93¢ 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 40% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fairhope electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average City of Fairhope home uses 2,084 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $99.
How many customers does City of Fairhope have?
City of Fairhope serves 7,058 residential customers in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Fairhope?
In 2019, the average City of Fairhope customer was without power for 14 min (SAIDI) over 1.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 14 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 City of Fairhope before making decisions.