Central Alabama Electric Coop Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Central Alabama Electric Coop and how they compare to the Alabama average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Central Alabama Electric Coop average $193.64/month at 16.64¢/kWh — below the Alabama average of $201.98.
Where Central Alabama Electric Coop rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.29¢/kWh | $159.11/mo | 41,920 |
| 2020 | 13.49¢/kWh | $156.68/mo | 42,043 |
| 2021 | 13.8¢/kWh | $155.93/mo | 43,245 |
| 2022 | 14.62¢/kWh | $168.83/mo | 44,255 |
| 2023 | 15.75¢/kWh | $176.75/mo | 44,435 |
| 2024 | 16.64¢/kWh | $193.64/mo | 45,036 |
Rate context in Alabama
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Central Alabama Electric Coop's 2024 annual figure.
Central Alabama Electric Coop vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Central Alabama Electric Co… | Alabama (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $193.64/mo | $201.98/mo |
| Rate | 16.64¢/kWh | 16.4¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Central Alabama Electric Coop?
Central Alabama Electric Coop residential customers averaged $193.64 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $2,323.72 per year.
What does Central Alabama Electric Coop charge per kWh?
Central Alabama Electric Coop averaged 16.64¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Central Alabama Electric Coop compare to the Alabama average?
Central Alabama Electric Coop bills average $193.64 — lower than the Alabama average of $201.98 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Central Alabama Electric Coop serve?
Central Alabama Electric Coop served 45,036 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in AL.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Central Alabama Electric Coop. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.