WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Decatur
Alabama
Alabama
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Decatur
January
$290highestFebruary
$182March
$143April
$142lowestMay
$155June
$167July
$181August
$172September
$158October
$151November
$145December
$184Carbon Emissions
917 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,143 kWh
Decatur's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Decatur's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Decatur. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Decatur.
45%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
909 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,562
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Decatur Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
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