Tombigbee Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama
Tombigbee Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,589 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.16¢/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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Tombigbee Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.80 | $73.48 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.60 | $130.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $272.40 | $187.44 |
| 2,000 kWh | $363.20 | $244.42 |
*Residential (effective 2014-01-01, $16.50/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.
Tombigbee Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-01-01 | $16.50 | 11.40¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tombigbee Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (13.27¢ → 17.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Tombigbee Electric Co-op | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 929 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.33 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 533 | 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 Tombigbee Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 28 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | 2,749 | 139 | 3,693 | 2025-06-07 |
| Fayette | 1,731 | 136 | 3,003 | 2025-02-16 |
| Marion | 1,206 | 123 | 11,879 | 2025-04-06 |
Tombigbee Electric Co-op service area
Tombigbee Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Alabama.
Fayette, Lamar, Marion
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Tombigbee Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,977,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 117,959 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 19027 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tombigbee Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Tombigbee Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.16¢ 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 10% above the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 1% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Tombigbee Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $186 a month. The average Tombigbee Electric Co-op home uses 1,025 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $182.
How many customers does Tombigbee Electric Co-op have?
Tombigbee Electric Co-op serves 9,589 residential customers in Alabama, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Tombigbee Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Tombigbee Electric Co-op customer was without power for 15 hr 29 min (SAIDI) over 4.33 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 8 hr 53 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 Tombigbee Electric Co-op before making decisions.