Residential electricity prices in 36542 in September 2024 averaged approximately 15.35 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 16.83 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 36542 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in 36542 increased approximately 5%, from 14.19 ¢/kWh to 14.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 36542 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 Gulf Shores natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 36542 (Gulf Shores, AL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Gulf Shores (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 36542 (Gulf Shores, AL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Gulf Shores 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 36542 is associated with the city of Gulf Shores, AL in Baldwin County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 36542, or for other information related to utilities in Alabama, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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