Franklin Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama · SERC region
Franklin Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,997 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/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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Franklin Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.40 |
Franklin Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Heat Ratetime-of-use | 2013-05-01 | $2.50 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Water Heatingtime-of-use | 2013-05-01 | $2.50 | 9.4¢ (7am–11pm) · 5.9¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Space Heatingtime-of-use | 2013-05-01 | $2.50 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Franklin Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.97¢ → 14.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Franklin Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Franklin Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 81 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 207 | 39 | 2,003 | 2025-05-17 |
| Colbert | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2025-01-22 |
Franklin Electric Co-op service area
Franklin Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Alabama and 13 ZIP codes.
Colbert, Franklin
Cities: Russellville, Tuscumbia, Moulton, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Town Creek, Cherokee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Franklin Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.26¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $35,640,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 325,162 MWh |
| Peak demand | 63 MW summer · 54 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 6717 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Franklin Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Franklin Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢ 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 Franklin Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $168 a month. The average Franklin Electric Co-op home uses 1,127 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does Franklin Electric Co-op have?
Franklin Electric Co-op serves 5,997 residential customers and 8,025 customers in total in Alabama, across 2 counties.
Does Franklin Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Heat Rate. 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 Franklin Electric Co-op before making decisions.