WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Athens

Alabama

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The State of Electricity in Athens

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Athens

Average monthly bill

January

$323highest

February

$203

March

$159

April

$158lowest

May

$173

June

$186

July

$202

August

$191

September

$176

October

$168

November

$161

December

$205

Carbon Emissions

917 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,143 kWh

Where does Athens’s electricity come from?

Athens's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Athens's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Athens. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Athens.

47%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

16%

Coal

7%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Athens

The state of solar in Athens

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,464 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$18,231

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Athens

City of Athens Tennessee Valley Authority

City of Athens Rates

City of Athens has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Rate	Fixed	10¢ to 11¢

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