Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Alabama
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Alabama. With an average electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh and 4.7 peak sun hours per day, Alabama homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Birmingham
14.2¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $160/mo · Alabama Power
Huntsville
14.8¢/kWh · 4.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Huntsville Utilities
Montgomery
14.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Alabama Power
Mobile
14¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $162/mo · Alabama Power
Tuscaloosa
14.3¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Alabama Power
Hoover
14.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Alabama Power
About Electricity Costs in Alabama
Alabama residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $163. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Alabama could spend an estimated $70,758 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.7 peak sun hours per day and partial net metering policies, Alabama is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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