Residential electricity prices in 36540 in October 2024 averaged approximately 15.54 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 36540 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 36540 increased approximately 3%, from 14.89 ¢/kWh to 15.35 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 36540 in September 2024 averaged 25.40 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Gainestown natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 36540 (Gainestown, AL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Gainestown (Alabama) decreased approximately 7%, from 27.87 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 25.86 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 36540 (Gainestown, AL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Gainestown values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Gainestown solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Gainestown levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 36540 is associated with the city of Gainestown, AL in Clarke County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 36540, or for other information related to utilities in Alabama, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Five states accounted for about 40% percent of total U.S. natural gas usage in 2013: Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, & New York.
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