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Alabama Electricity Rate

$0.1510 / kWh

US Rank: #26 most expensive

Comparison: 10.1% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

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Appliance Running Costs in Alabama

Calculated using Alabama's average residential rate of $0.1510 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.147 $35.33
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.100 $23.92
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.143 $34.25
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.264 $71.35
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.041 $14.84
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.083 $9.97
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.014 $3.26
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.217 $65.23
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.160 $173.95
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.009 $6.52
Chest Freezer 110W $0.008 $5.98
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.102 $73.39
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.340 $10.19
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.227 $54.36
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.151 $108.72
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.166 $1.49
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.218 $3.27
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.272 $2.04
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.491 $353.34
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.015 $10.87
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.018 $2.72
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.005 $3.81

Electricity Bill Factors in Alabama

While the statewide average is $0.1510/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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