Residential electricity prices in 36540 in April 2026 averaged approximately 17.41 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [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 March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in 36540 increased approximately 4%, from 16.56 ¢/kWh to 17.15 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 36540 in April 2026 averaged 20.39 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [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) increased approximately 9%, from 16.35 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 17.83 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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.
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