Diverse Power Incorporated electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama
Diverse Power Incorporated is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 597 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% more 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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Diverse Power Incorporated bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $272.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $363.80 |
Diverse Power Incorporated residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2011-03-19 | $20.00 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Diverse Power Incorporated rate history
2015–2025: +51% change in the average residential rate (11.80¢ → 17.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Diverse Power Incorporated | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,204 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.25 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 8 hr 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 210 | 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 Diverse Power Incorporated's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 501 | 62 | 3,660 | 2025-02-16 |
Diverse Power Incorporated service area
Diverse Power Incorporated serves Chambers County in Alabama and 5 ZIP codes.
Chambers
Cities: Valley, Lanett, Smiths Station, Huguley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 597 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Diverse Power Incorporated at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 22.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,674,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,165 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 19219 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diverse Power Incorporated's electricity rate?
Diverse Power Incorporated residential customers pay an average of 18.19¢ 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 11% above the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 1% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Diverse Power Incorporated electric bill?
About $208 a month. The average Diverse Power Incorporated home uses 1,142 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $182.
How many customers does Diverse Power Incorporated have?
Diverse Power Incorporated serves 597 residential customers and 688 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is Diverse Power Incorporated?
In 2025, the average Diverse Power Incorporated customer was without power for 20 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 2.25 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 30 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Diverse Power Incorporated offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Diverse Power Incorporated before making decisions.