WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Birmingham
Alabama
Alabama
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Birmingham
January
$284highestFebruary
$190March
$159April
$158lowestMay
$177June
$186July
$200August
$198September
$176October
$168November
$159December
$193Carbon Emissions
895 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,115 kWh
Birmingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Birmingham's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Birmingham. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Birmingham.
47%
Natural Gas
29%
Nuclear
16%
Coal
7%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,000 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,206
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
City of Tarrant 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¢ |
Alabama Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate RTA Demand | TOU | 13¢ to 150¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND | TOU | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| Rate RTA Energy | TOU | 13¢ to 33¢ |
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