Setting up utilities in Alabama
Here’s how utilities work in Alabama, what Alabama homes pay, and the cities we cover.
$187
Alabama average home bill, per month
16.4¢
Alabama average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
How utilities work in Alabama
Electric and gas service depends on your address. In some states, you can choose a supplier. Water, sewer and trash providers vary by location.
Who regulates it
The Alabama Public Service Commission regulates the state’s investor-owned electric companies.
Electric
Your electric company is set by your address.
Gas
Your gas company is set by your address.
Water and trash
Water, sewer and trash may come from a local government, a utility district or another provider. Each city page below says who to call.
Main electric companies in Alabama
Which one serves you depends on your address.
Alabama Power
City of Huntsville
Baldwin EMC
City of Athens
Foley Board of Utilities
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
Alabama cities we cover
Each page lists every utility in that city and how to start it.
More Alabama cities are on the way. Search your city or zip to see your electric company now.
Sources: Alabama Public Service Commission, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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