Cullman Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama · SERC region
Cullman Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 40,027 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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Cullman Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.00 |
Cullman Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (11.26¢ → 14.59¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Cullman Electric Co-op | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 780 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.39 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 50 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 347 | 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 Cullman Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston | 1,620 | 127 | 9,250 | 2025-06-07 |
| Cullman | 419 | 75 | 11,675 | 2025-06-07 |
| Lawrence | 172 | 36 | 2,427 | 2025-04-11 |
| Morgan | 159 | 59 | 6,477 | 2025-04-11 |
Cullman Electric Co-op service area
Cullman Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Alabama and 22 ZIP codes.
Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan, Winston
Cities: Cullman, Jasper, Arab, Danville, Hanceville, Good Hope, Blountsville, Hayden, Falkville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 40,019 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cullman Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.95¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $150,224,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,117,361 MWh |
| Peak demand | 247 MW summer · 335 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 4618 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cullman Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Cullman Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.90¢ 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 9% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cullman Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $188 a month. The average Cullman Electric Co-op home uses 1,258 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does Cullman Electric Co-op have?
Cullman Electric Co-op serves 40,027 residential customers and 48,722 customers in total in Alabama, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Cullman Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Cullman Electric Co-op customer was without power for 12 hr 60 min (SAIDI) over 3.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 47 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 Cullman Electric Co-op before making decisions.