Sylacauga Utilities Board electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama
Sylacauga Utilities Board is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,038 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.88¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Sylacauga Utilities Board bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.40 | $57.01 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.80 | $106.02 |
| 1,500 kWh | $163.20 | $155.03 |
| 2,000 kWh | $217.60 | $204.04 |
*Residential (effective 2014-07-01, $8.00/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.
Sylacauga Utilities Board residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-07-01 | $8.00 | 9.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sylacauga Utilities Board rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (10.31¢ → 10.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Sylacauga Utilities Board | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 113 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 75 min | — | — |
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 Sylacauga Utilities Board's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 567 | 89 | 10,754 | 2025-02-16 |
Sylacauga Utilities Board service area
Sylacauga Utilities Board serves Talladega County in Alabama.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Sylacauga Utilities Board at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,594,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 202,697 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 18395 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sylacauga Utilities Board's electricity rate?
Sylacauga Utilities Board residential customers pay an average of 10.88¢ 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 34% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Sylacauga Utilities Board electric bill?
About $304 a month. The average Sylacauga Utilities Board home uses 2,798 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $109.
How many customers does Sylacauga Utilities Board have?
Sylacauga Utilities Board serves 6,038 residential customers in Alabama, across 1 county.
How reliable is Sylacauga Utilities Board?
In 2019, the average Sylacauga Utilities Board customer was without power for 113 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Sylacauga Utilities Board before making decisions.