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Cooperative · 45,580 residential customers
Central Alabama Electric Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 5% above the Alabama average of 16.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$199/mo
At 1,157 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.4%
5 years: +27.6%
Average rate by year
202013.5¢
202113.8¢
202214.6¢
202315.8¢
202416.6¢
202517.2¢
Central Alabama Electric Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Central Alabama Electric Coop's 2025 average rate of 17.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Central Alabama Electric Coop | Alabama average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $129 | $123 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172 | $164 |
| 1,500 kWh | $258 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $344 | $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¢ |
| City of Florence - (AL) | 41,690 | 12.4¢ |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | 40,027 | 14.6¢ |
| Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp | 37,109 | 15.4¢ |
Central Alabama Electric Coop: common questions
- How much does Central Alabama Electric Coop charge per kWh?
- Central Alabama Electric Coop residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Central Alabama Electric Coop electric bill?
- The average Central Alabama Electric Coop household used 1,157 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $199 a month at the average rate.
- Is Central Alabama Electric Coop cheaper than other utilities in Alabama?
- Central Alabama Electric Coop's average rate is 5% above the Alabama average of 16.4¢. 40 of 45 utilities in Alabama have a lower average rate.
- Did Central Alabama Electric Coop raise rates?
- Central Alabama Electric Coop's average residential rate changed +3.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +27.6% since 2020.
- Is my Central Alabama Electric Coop 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 Central Alabama Electric Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.