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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alabama
January
$607highestFebruary
$551March
$333April
$270May
$221June
$216lowestJuly
$234August
$221September
$218October
$236November
$282December
$441Carbon Emissions
468 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,241 kWh
Alabama's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Alabama's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Hydroelectric provides 21% of the energy in Alabama. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Alabama. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Alabama.
40%
Natural Gas
22%
Nuclear
21%
Hydroelectric
10%
Solar
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,249
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alabama can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Alabama. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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