City of Huntsville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
City of Huntsville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 201,803 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Huntsville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.75 | $71.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.50 | $126.38 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.25 | $181.46 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.00 | $238.55 |
*Schedule RS - Residential (effective 2026-02-01, $17.23/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 Huntsville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule RS - Residential | 2026-02-01 | $17.23 | 10.91¢ first 1,400 kWh, 11.42¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Huntsville rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (9.58¢ → 12.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2024 | City of Huntsville | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 120 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.03 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 117 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 120 | 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 Huntsville's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 178 | 60 | 18,523 | 2025-05-21 |
City of Huntsville service area
City of Huntsville serves Madison County in Alabama and 49 ZIP codes.
Madison
Cities: Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Scottsboro, Meridianville, Moores Mill, Harvest, Hazel Green, Priceville, New Hope, Redstone Arsenal, Owens Cross Roads, New Market
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 201,803 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Huntsville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.97¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $656,166,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,489,061 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,221 MW summer · 1,631 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 9094 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Huntsville's electricity rate?
City of Huntsville residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 22% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Huntsville electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average City of Huntsville home uses 1,148 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of Huntsville have?
City of Huntsville serves 201,803 residential customers and 226,513 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Huntsville?
In 2024, the average City of Huntsville customer was without power for 120 min (SAIDI) over 1.03 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 120 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 Huntsville before making decisions.