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Electricity costs in Alabama
Residential customers in Alabama pay an average of 16.77¢ per kWh — 28th cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -9.1% against the national average.
Alabama at a glance
Alabama's retail market is regulated, with Alabama Power serving most households, so the rate you pay is set through state rate cases rather than by shopping between suppliers. Generation leans on natural gas and nuclear. The dominant load pattern is summer cooling: humidity keeps air conditioners cycling well into the evening, which lifts the months from June to September far above the winter baseline.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 16.06¢ → 16.77¢
What appliances cost to run in Alabama
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Alabama’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $207 | $2,479 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $110 | $1,322 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $92.91 | $1,114 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $73.51 | $881 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $61.26 | $735 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $61.26 | $735 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $45.94 | $551 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $45.94 | $551 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $36.75 | $441 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $35.73 | $428 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $27.57 | $331 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $25.73 | $309 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $18.38 | $220 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $13.02 | $156 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $8.17 | $97.94 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $7.35 | $88.14 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $7.35 | $88.14 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $7.15 | $85.69 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $6.43 | $77.13 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $5.72 | $68.56 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $4.59 | $55.09 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $3.83 | $45.91 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $3.06 | $36.73 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $3.06 | $36.73 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $3.06 | $36.73 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.81 | $33.67 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.55 | $30.61 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $2.45 | $29.38 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $2.30 | $27.54 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $2.30 | $27.54 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $2.04 | $24.48 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.72 | $20.57 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.72 | $20.57 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.43 | $17.14 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.40 | $16.83 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $1.23 | $14.69 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $1.23 | $14.69 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $1.02 | $12.24 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.09 | $1.10 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.06 | $0.77 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Alabama’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.