Alabama Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Alabama generated 142 TWh of electricity in 2025, 46% of it from gas. The average retail price was 12.62 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Alabama generated 142 TWh of electricity in 2025, the 8th most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of Alabama's electricity in 2025, at 45.6% of generation.
- Nuclear was the second largest source of Alabama's electricity in 2025, at 30.0% of generation.
- Alabama's electricity generation rose from 125 TWh in 2001 to 142 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Alabama was 12.62 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 23rd highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Alabama paid an average of 16.10 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Alabama generated 12.6 TWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 142 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 8 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 12.62 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 23 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 89.2 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 2,845,394 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 11,261 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 64.8 TWh | 45.6% |
| Nuclear | 42.7 TWh | 30.0% |
| Coal | 21.7 TWh | 15.3% |
| Hydro | 8.28 TWh | 5.8% |
| Bioenergy | 3.26 TWh | 2.3% |
| Solar | 1.33 TWh | 0.9% |
| Oil | 16.7 GWh | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Nuclear | Coal | Hydro | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9.61 TWh | 30.4 TWh | 72.2 TWh | 8.36 TWh | 4.19 TWh |
| 2002 | 15.9 TWh | 31.9 TWh | 72.0 TWh | 8.82 TWh | 3.75 TWh |
| 2003 | 12.2 TWh | 31.7 TWh | 76.7 TWh | 12.7 TWh | 3.67 TWh |
| 2004 | 16.0 TWh | 31.6 TWh | 74.8 TWh | 10.6 TWh | 3.78 TWh |
| 2005 | 13.9 TWh | 31.7 TWh | 78.1 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 3.65 TWh |
| 2006 | 19.4 TWh | 31.9 TWh | 78.1 TWh | 7.25 TWh | 3.88 TWh |
| 2007 | 23.2 TWh | 34.3 TWh | 78.0 TWh | 4.14 TWh | 3.80 TWh |
| 2008 | 22.4 TWh | 39.0 TWh | 74.6 TWh | 6.14 TWh | 3.36 TWh |
| 2009 | 31.6 TWh | 39.7 TWh | 55.6 TWh | 12.5 TWh | 3.05 TWh |
| 2010 | 39.2 TWh | 37.9 TWh | 63.1 TWh | 8.70 TWh | 2.38 TWh |
| 2011 | 47.7 TWh | 39.4 TWh | 56.8 TWh | 8.88 TWh | 2.82 TWh |
| 2012 | 55.7 TWh | 40.8 TWh | 45.6 TWh | 7.44 TWh | 2.78 TWh |
| 2013 | 46.6 TWh | 40.8 TWh | 47.1 TWh | 12.9 TWh | 2.88 TWh |
| 2014 | 48.3 TWh | 41.2 TWh | 47.3 TWh | 9.47 TWh | 2.78 TWh |
| 2015 | 55.8 TWh | 42.0 TWh | 41.4 TWh | 9.86 TWh | 3.29 TWh |
| 2016 | 57.8 TWh | 39.9 TWh | 34.3 TWh | 6.98 TWh | 3.34 TWh |
| 2017 | 53.0 TWh | 42.7 TWh | 31.4 TWh | 9.24 TWh | 3.43 TWh |
| 2018 | 58.8 TWh | 39.5 TWh | 31.8 TWh | 11.1 TWh | 3.45 TWh |
| 2019 | 57.2 TWh | 43.7 TWh | 26.7 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 3.36 TWh |
| 2020 | 55.2 TWh | 43.6 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 13.3 TWh | 3.31 TWh |
| 2021 | 54.4 TWh | 46.0 TWh | 26.9 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 3.31 TWh |
| 2022 | 62.2 TWh | 42.3 TWh | 25.9 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 3.19 TWh |
| 2023 | 61.8 TWh | 45.6 TWh | 19.2 TWh | 8.43 TWh | 3.17 TWh |
| 2024 | 64.6 TWh | 44.5 TWh | 20.9 TWh | 8.36 TWh | 3.27 TWh |
| 2025 | 64.8 TWh | 42.7 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 8.28 TWh | 3.26 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 142 TWh | Gas 45.6% | 12.62 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 143 TWh | Gas 45.2% | 11.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 139 TWh | Gas 44.4% | 11.47 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 145 TWh | Gas 43.0% | 11.59 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 143 TWh | Gas 38.1% | 10.18 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 138 TWh | Gas 40.2% | 9.84 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 143 TWh | Gas 40.1% | 9.83 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 145 TWh | Gas 40.5% | 9.63 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 140 TWh | Gas 37.9% | 9.83 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 142 TWh | Gas 40.6% | 9.56 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.60 US cents/kWh | 7.01 US cents/kWh | 6.53 US cents/kWh | 3.79 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 5.71 US cents/kWh | 7.12 US cents/kWh | 6.63 US cents/kWh | 3.82 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 5.88 US cents/kWh | 7.39 US cents/kWh | 6.85 US cents/kWh | 3.98 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 6.08 US cents/kWh | 7.62 US cents/kWh | 7.12 US cents/kWh | 4.15 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 6.46 US cents/kWh | 8.00 US cents/kWh | 7.50 US cents/kWh | 4.52 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 7.07 US cents/kWh | 8.75 US cents/kWh | 8.18 US cents/kWh | 4.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 7.57 US cents/kWh | 9.32 US cents/kWh | 8.70 US cents/kWh | 5.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 8.59 US cents/kWh | 10.40 US cents/kWh | 9.87 US cents/kWh | 6.11 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 8.83 US cents/kWh | 10.66 US cents/kWh | 10.05 US cents/kWh | 5.96 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 8.89 US cents/kWh | 10.67 US cents/kWh | 10.18 US cents/kWh | 6.01 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 9.10 US cents/kWh | 11.09 US cents/kWh | 10.47 US cents/kWh | 6.25 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 9.18 US cents/kWh | 11.40 US cents/kWh | 10.63 US cents/kWh | 6.22 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 9.02 US cents/kWh | 11.26 US cents/kWh | 10.51 US cents/kWh | 5.95 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 9.27 US cents/kWh | 11.48 US cents/kWh | 10.79 US cents/kWh | 6.15 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 9.33 US cents/kWh | 11.70 US cents/kWh | 10.83 US cents/kWh | 6.03 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 9.56 US cents/kWh | 11.99 US cents/kWh | 11.11 US cents/kWh | 6.04 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 9.83 US cents/kWh | 12.55 US cents/kWh | 11.60 US cents/kWh | 6.16 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 9.63 US cents/kWh | 12.18 US cents/kWh | 11.24 US cents/kWh | 6.01 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 9.83 US cents/kWh | 12.53 US cents/kWh | 11.52 US cents/kWh | 5.95 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 9.84 US cents/kWh | 12.57 US cents/kWh | 11.55 US cents/kWh | 5.87 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 10.18 US cents/kWh | 12.96 US cents/kWh | 11.84 US cents/kWh | 6.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 11.59 US cents/kWh | 14.25 US cents/kWh | 13.16 US cents/kWh | 7.72 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 11.47 US cents/kWh | 14.63 US cents/kWh | 13.16 US cents/kWh | 7.10 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 11.90 US cents/kWh | 15.18 US cents/kWh | 13.64 US cents/kWh | 7.25 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 12.62 US cents/kWh | 16.10 US cents/kWh | 14.52 US cents/kWh | 7.73 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 12.62 US cents/kWh | 89.2 TWh | 2,845,394 |
| Residential | 16.10 US cents/kWh | 33.5 TWh | 2,439,723 |
| Commercial | 14.52 US cents/kWh | 23.0 TWh | 398,434 |
| Industrial | 7.73 US cents/kWh | 32.7 TWh | 7,237 |
| Transportation | 0.00 US cents/kWh | 0 TWh | 0 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 12.6 TWh | 12.88 US cents/kWh | 16.40 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 11.8 TWh | 12.58 US cents/kWh | 16.77 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 10.8 TWh | 12.63 US cents/kWh | 17.41 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 10.2 TWh | 12.62 US cents/kWh | 17.15 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 10.5 TWh | 12.70 US cents/kWh | 16.18 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 13.2 TWh | 13.16 US cents/kWh | 16.06 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 12.8 TWh | 12.71 US cents/kWh | 16.01 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 11.5 TWh | 12.25 US cents/kWh | 16.08 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 11.0 TWh | 12.48 US cents/kWh | 16.72 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 12.1 TWh | 12.81 US cents/kWh | 16.43 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 12.4 TWh | 12.86 US cents/kWh | 16.24 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 13.9 TWh | 13.03 US cents/kWh | 15.93 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.