Decatur Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
Decatur Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 22,830 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Decatur Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.90 | $54.38 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.80 | $101.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $185.70 | $149.13 |
| 2,000 kWh | $247.60 | $196.50 |
*Residential - Bill Code 22 (effective 2014-08-01, $7.00/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.
Decatur Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Bill Code 22 | 2014-08-01 | $7.00 | 9.47¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Decatur Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (9.35¢ → 12.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Decatur Utilities | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 62 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.63 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 99 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 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 Decatur Utilities's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 159 | 59 | 6,477 | 2025-04-11 |
Decatur Utilities service area
Decatur Utilities serves Morgan County in Alabama and 4 ZIP codes.
Morgan
Cities: Decatur, Flint City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 22,827 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Decatur Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.24¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.52¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $109,512,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,154,375 MWh |
| Peak demand | 220 MW summer · 211 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.9% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 4958 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Decatur Utilities's electricity rate?
Decatur Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 25% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Decatur Utilities electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average Decatur Utilities home uses 1,177 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does Decatur Utilities have?
Decatur Utilities serves 22,830 residential customers and 26,999 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is Decatur Utilities?
In 2025, the average Decatur Utilities customer was without power for 62 min (SAIDI) over 0.63 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 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 Decatur Utilities before making decisions.