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AL · ranked #25 in the US

Alabama residential rate: 15.2¢/kWh

That's 8% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Humid subtropical climate — AC dominates May through September and drives the annual peak.

Estimated cost

$51.30/month
$1.71 per day$624.15 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in Alabama.

Typical monthly running cost at 15.2¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$291.84$3,550.72
Central Air Conditioner3500W$156.41$1,902.96
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$98.50$1,198.37
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$95.76$1,165.08
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$75.24$915.42
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$63.84$776.72
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$54.72$665.76
Space Heater1500W$51.30$624.15
Infrared Heater1500W$41.04$499.32
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$41.04$499.32
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$37.62$457.71
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$34.47$419.43
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$26.08$317.35
Ductless Mini-Split900W$24.62$299.59
Window Air Conditioner900W$19.70$239.67
Ceramic Heater1500W$19.15$233.02
Dehumidifier500W$19.15$233.02
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$13.68$166.44
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$13.68$166.44
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$12.31$149.80
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$10.94$133.15
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$10.94$133.15
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$9.12$110.96
Heated Drying Rack200W$7.30$88.77
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$6.16$74.90
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$6.16$74.90
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$5.47$66.58
Dishwasher1200W$5.47$66.58
Heat Pump Dryer800W$5.47$66.58
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$5.47$66.58
Refrigerator150W$5.42$65.91
Upright Freezer130W$4.98$60.58
Attic Fan300W$4.92$59.92
Whole-House Fan450W$4.92$59.92
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$4.92$59.92
Air Purifier40W$4.38$53.26
Electric Range/Stove2500W$4.27$52.01
Induction Cooktop1800W$4.10$49.93
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$4.10$49.93
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$4.10$49.93
Deep Fryer1700W$3.88$47.16
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$3.76$45.77
Box Fan100W$3.65$44.38
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$3.65$44.38
Home Theater Projector250W$3.42$41.61
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$3.42$41.61
Chest Freezer100W$3.28$39.95
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$3.28$39.95
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$3.28$39.95
Mini Fridge85W$3.26$39.61
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$3.10$37.73
Wine Cooler90W$2.95$35.95
PlayStation 5200W$2.74$33.29
Treadmill750W$2.57$31.21
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.51$30.51
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.46$29.96
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.37$28.85
Microwave Oven1000W$2.28$27.74
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.28$27.74
Sous Vide Cooker800W$2.19$26.63
Countertop Ice Maker150W$2.19$26.63
Xbox Series X/S160W$2.19$26.63
LED TV (65-inch)115W$2.10$25.52
Laptop50W$2.05$24.97
32-inch Monitor45W$1.85$22.47
Electric Blanket100W$1.82$22.19
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.82$22.19
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.82$22.19
Electric Griddle1500W$1.71$20.81
Electric Wok1500W$1.71$20.81
Ceiling Fan60W$1.64$19.97
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.64$19.97
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.64$19.97
Air Fryer1500W$1.54$18.72
Humidifier50W$1.46$17.75
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.46$17.75
Tower Fan50W$1.37$16.64
A/V Receiver100W$1.37$16.64
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.37$16.64
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.37$16.64
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.37$16.64
Waffle Iron1100W$1.25$15.26
27-inch Monitor30W$1.23$14.98
Hair Dryer1800W$1.23$14.98
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.14$13.87
Toaster Oven1400W$1.12$13.59
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$1.09$13.32
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$1.09$13.32
Aquarium Light30W$1.09$13.32
Wi-Fi Router10W$1.09$13.32
Cable/DSL Modem10W$1.09$13.32
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$1.03$12.48
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.98$11.98
Desk Fan25W$0.91$11.10
Yogurt Maker25W$0.91$11.10
Halogen Bulb50W$0.91$11.10
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.88$10.65
External Hard Drive8W$0.88$10.65
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.88$10.65
Security System Panel8W$0.88$10.65
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.82$9.99
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.82$9.99
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.80$9.71
Electric Kettle1500W$0.68$8.32
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.68$8.32
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.66$7.99
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.66$7.99
Rice Cooker500W$0.64$7.77
Bread Machine550W$0.63$7.63
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.58$7.10
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.55$6.66
Soundbar30W$0.55$6.66
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.55$6.66
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.55$6.66
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.55$6.66
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.44$5.33
Video Doorbell4W$0.44$5.33
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.44$5.33
Toaster850W$0.39$4.72
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.36$4.44
Range Hood150W$0.34$4.16
Smart Thermostat3W$0.33$3.99
Clothes Iron1200W$0.33$3.99
Recessed Can Light12W$0.33$3.99
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.33$3.99
Food Processor700W$0.32$3.88
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.31$3.74
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.29$3.55
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.27$3.33
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.27$3.33
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.27$3.33
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.27$3.33
Well Pump1100W$0.25$3.05
Espresso Machine1350W$0.25$3.00
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.23$2.77
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.22$2.66
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.21$2.50
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.21$2.50
Floor Lamp15W$0.21$2.50
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.17$2.08
Nintendo Switch18W$0.16$2.00
Stand Mixer325W$0.15$1.80
Blu-ray Player15W$0.14$1.66
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.14$1.66
Security Flood Light30W$0.14$1.66
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.14$1.66
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.12$1.44
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.11$1.33
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.11$1.33
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.11$1.33
Juicer400W$0.09$1.11
Blender600W$0.08$1.00
Tablet Charger15W$0.08$1.00
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.07$0.89
Phone Charger5W$0.07$0.89
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.07$0.83
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.07$0.83
Paper Shredder250W$0.06$0.69
Garbage Disposal550W$0.05$0.61
Hand Mixer200W$0.05$0.55
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.05$0.55
Table Lamp10W$0.05$0.55
Sump Pump800W$0.04$0.44
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.42
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.28
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.22
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.08
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.04
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.03
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving Alabama

  • Alabama Power
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Alabama Electric Cooperative (PowerSouth)

Deregulation status

none

In Alabama your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.

Sources: www.eia.gov · www.psc.alabama.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13