City of Opelika electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
City of Opelika is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 13,898 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Opelika bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.25 | $47.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.50 | $86.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.75 | $124.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.00 | $163.00 |
*Residential Rate (R) (effective 2007-10-01, $6.00/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 Opelika residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (R) | 2007-10-01 | $6.00 | 8.34¢ first 600 kWh, 7.64¢ after |
| Residential All Electric Rate (E) | 2007-10-01 | $6.00 | 7.92¢ first 600 kWh, 7.21¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Opelika rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (10.66¢ → 13.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2018 | City of Opelika | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 402 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.80 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 43 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 402 | 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 Opelika's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 189 | 46 | 5,522 | 2025-02-16 |
City of Opelika service area
City of Opelika serves Lee County in Alabama and 4 ZIP codes.
Lee
Cities: Opelika
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 13,898 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Opelika at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.73¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $50,161,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 405,072 MWh |
| Peak demand | 92 MW summer · 88 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.3% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 14146 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Opelika's electricity rate?
City of Opelika residential customers pay an average of 13.45¢ 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 18% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Opelika electric bill?
About $136 a month. The average City of Opelika home uses 1,008 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does City of Opelika have?
City of Opelika serves 13,898 residential customers and 16,321 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Opelika?
In 2018, the average City of Opelika customer was without power for 6 hr 42 min (SAIDI) over 1.80 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 6 hr 42 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 Opelika before making decisions.