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Alabama's power costs have risen 25% between 2015 and 2023, ranking 17th nationally.
The average cost per kilowatt-hour in Alabama increased from $11.70 in 2015 to $14.63 in 2023.
Alabama Power has implemented three rate increases since 2020, including a recent increase approved for mid-2027.
Power costs have been on the rise in Alabama faster than most of the country, new data shows.
Texas Electricity Ratings , a site that primarily provides resources about Texas electricity companies, ran a study that surveyed utility costs between 2015 and 2023 nationwide.
Using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy , a ranking was created with all 50 states based on the average cost per kilowatt-hour to see which states had