WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Opelika
Alabama
Alabama
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Opelika
January
$227highestFebruary
$193March
$155April
$151lowestMay
$164June
$172July
$195August
$174September
$170October
$161November
$155December
$179Carbon Emissions
836 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,085 kWh
Opelika's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Opelika's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Opelika. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Opelika.
44%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,329 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,995
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Alabama Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME ADVANTAGE- Energy Only | TOU | 13¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME ADVANTAGE- Demand | TOU | 13¢ to 150¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND | TOU | 10¢ to 800¢ |
City of Opelika has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential All Electric Rate (E) | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Rate (R) | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential, Farm, and GS | Fixed | 10¢ |
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