Alabama Power provides electricity service to Tuscaloosa and the surrounding Alabama area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
16.08¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Tuscaloosa residential customer pays approximately 16.08¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Dwelling | $14.50/month | N/A | Customers who are able to conserve energy throughout the month but are unable to decrease their energy use in summer afternoons and winter mornings. |
| Time Advantage - Energy | $25.00/month | Summer: 1pm-7pm weekdays; Winter: 5am-9am weekdays | Customers who are unable to avoid using multiple large appliances at the same time, but able to reduce their energy usage on summer afternoons and winter mornings. |
| Time Advantage - Demand | $14.50/month + $1.50/kW demand charge | Summer: 1pm-5pm weekdays; Winter: 6am-9am weekdays | Customers who are able to avoid using multiple large appliances at the same time during summer afternoons and winter mornings. |
Family Dwelling: Customers who are able to conserve energy throughout the month but are unable to decrease their energy use in summer afternoons and winter mornings.
Time Advantage - Energy: Customers who are unable to avoid using multiple large appliances at the same time, but able to reduce their energy usage on summer afternoons and winter mornings.
Time Advantage - Demand: Customers who are able to avoid using multiple large appliances at the same time during summer afternoons and winter mornings.
Tuscaloosa rates are approximately 3.6¢/kWh higher than in Birmingham (12.5¢/kWh), which may be due to local infrastructure costs and demand patterns.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.alabamapower.com.*
Tuscaloosa has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot, and muggy summers and short, mild winters. This leads to high air conditioning usage in the summer and moderate heating needs in the winter.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $180-$250 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $140-$200 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $160-$220 | Baseline usage |
Summer bills in Tuscaloosa can reach $250, while residents in Birmingham typically see summer peaks around $300.
*Bill estimates based on average Tuscaloosa household usage of 1,151 kWh/month.*
Alabama Power rates in Tuscaloosa have changed over the past several years:
Alabama Power implemented a rate increase of approximately 4.87% for residential customers in 2025. However, they have also announced a rate freeze through 2027.
While base rates are frozen, customers may see a slight reduction in their bills in 2025 due to lower fuel costs. After the rate freeze ends in 2027, there is a potential for a rate increase.
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