What is the average electricity rate in Birmingham, Alabama?

The average residential electricity rate in Birmingham is approximately 15.87¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $173 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Birmingham?

Natural gas customers in Birmingham pay an average of $56 per month. The rate is approximately $1.81/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Birmingham, Alabama?

Electricity in Birmingham is distributed by Alabama Power Co and City of Bessemer Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Birmingham?

Birmingham natural gas service is provided by Alagasco (Spire Alabama) and CenterPoint Energy Alabama. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Birmingham electricity rates compare to Alabama averages?

Birmingham's electricity rate of 15.87¢/kWh is below the Alabama state average of 16.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Birmingham?

To start electric service in Birmingham, contact Alabama Power Co and City of Bessemer Utilities. For gas service, contact Alagasco (Spire Alabama) and CenterPoint Energy Alabama. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Birmingham, Alabama Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham is served by Alabama Power Co and City of Bessemer Utilities. Utilities covering Jefferson County report an average residential electricity rate of 15.87¢/kWh — below the Alabama state average of 16.77¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $173. Natural gas in Birmingham is distributed by Alagasco (Spire Alabama).

Compared to the Alabama state average of 16.77¢/kWh/kWh, Birmingham's electricity rate of 15.87¢/kWh is 0.90¢ below the Alabama average. As Alabama has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Birmingham

Alabama Power Co
City of Bessemer Utilities
City of Tarrant

Natural Gas Utility in Birmingham

Alagasco (Spire Alabama)
CenterPoint Energy Alabama

Birmingham vs Alabama Energy Rates

Metric	Birmingham	Alabama Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.87¢	16.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.81	$1.81	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$173	$160	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$56	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Birmingham Residents

As a Alabama city, Birmingham residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Alabama LIHEAP
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program
✅ Alabama Energy Assistance Program
✅ Dollar Energy Fund

Energy-Saving Tips for Birmingham Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Birmingham, Alabama

The average residential electricity rate in Birmingham is approximately 15.87¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $173 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Birmingham pay an average of $56 per month. The rate is approximately $1.81/therm per therm.
Electricity in Birmingham is distributed by Alabama Power Co and City of Bessemer Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Birmingham natural gas service is provided by Alagasco (Spire Alabama) and CenterPoint Energy Alabama. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Birmingham's electricity rate of 15.87¢/kWh is below the Alabama state average of 16.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Birmingham, contact Alabama Power Co and City of Bessemer Utilities. For gas service, contact Alagasco (Spire Alabama) and CenterPoint Energy Alabama. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.