WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Alabama
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tuscaloosa
January
$266highestFebruary
$156March
$157April
$152lowestMay
$174June
$182July
$193August
$191September
$171October
$162November
$153December
$181Carbon Emissions
865 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,077 kWh
Tuscaloosa's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Tuscaloosa's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Tuscaloosa. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Tuscaloosa.
50%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
14%
Coal
8%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,331 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,228
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 |
| FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND | TOU | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| Rate RTA Energy | TOU | 13¢ to 33¢ |
| Rate RTA Demand | TOU | 13¢ to 150¢ |
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