City of Scottsboro electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
City of Scottsboro is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,107 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Scottsboro bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.40 | $63.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.80 | $110.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.20 | $156.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.60 | $203.15 |
*Residential (effective 2014-08-01, $17.15/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 Scottsboro residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-08-01 | $17.15 | 9.30¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Scottsboro rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (10.90¢ → 13.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Scottsboro | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 359 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.65 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 16 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 359 | 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 Scottsboro's counties, customers averaged 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 0 | 59 | 2025-02-16 |
City of Scottsboro service area
City of Scottsboro serves Jackson County in Alabama and 1 ZIP codes.
Jackson
Cities: Scottsboro
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,107 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Scottsboro at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.90¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,586,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 314,795 MWh |
| Peak demand | 64 MW summer · 69 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 16829 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Scottsboro's electricity rate?
City of Scottsboro residential customers pay an average of 14.08¢ 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 14% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Scottsboro electric bill?
About $167 a month. The average City of Scottsboro home uses 1,184 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does City of Scottsboro have?
City of Scottsboro serves 7,107 residential customers and 8,770 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Scottsboro?
In 2025, the average City of Scottsboro customer was without power for 5 hr 59 min (SAIDI) over 2.65 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 59 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 Scottsboro before making decisions.