Rates by state / Alabama / Decatur Utilities
Municipal · 22,830 residential customers
Decatur Utilities electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 26% below the Alabama average of 16.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$143/mo
At 1,177 kWh a month
1-year change
+8.9%
5 years: +25.7%
Average rate by year
20209.7¢
20219.8¢
202211.1¢
202311.0¢
202411.2¢
202512.1¢
Decatur Utilities bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Decatur Utilities's 2025 average rate of 12.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Decatur Utilities | Alabama average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $91 | $123 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121 | $164 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $243 | $329 |
Other utilities in Alabama
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co | 1,342,827 | 17.9¢ |
| City of Huntsville - (AL) | 201,803 | 12.5¢ |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | 85,081 | 14.2¢ |
| Foley Board of Utilities | 53,818 | 14.0¢ |
| City of Athens - (AL) | 52,200 | 11.6¢ |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | 45,580 | 17.2¢ |
| City of Florence - (AL) | 41,690 | 12.4¢ |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | 40,027 | 14.6¢ |
Decatur Utilities: common questions
- How much does Decatur Utilities charge per kWh?
- Decatur Utilities residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Decatur Utilities electric bill?
- The average Decatur Utilities household used 1,177 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $143 a month at the average rate.
- Is Decatur Utilities cheaper than other utilities in Alabama?
- Decatur Utilities's average rate is 26% below the Alabama average of 16.4¢. 4 of 45 utilities in Alabama have a lower average rate.
- Did Decatur Utilities raise rates?
- Decatur Utilities's average residential rate changed +8.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +25.7% since 2020.
- Is my Decatur Utilities bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Alabama homes and your rate with Decatur Utilities's average.
Got a Decatur Utilities bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.