STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / AL
Alabama electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 16.40¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate16.40¢
1 month+0.0%
1 year+3.0%
5 years+24.0%
Cost to run common equipment in Alabama
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $24 | $288 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $35 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $39 | $472 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $46 | $551 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $49 | $590 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $30 | $359 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $30 | $354 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $61 | $738 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $98 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $77 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $51 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $85 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $10 | $118 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $12 | $148 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $57 |