Residential electricity prices in 36740 in April 2025 averaged approximately 16.76 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 4% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 36740 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 36740 increased approximately 4%, from 15.91 ¢/kWh to 16.50 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 36740 in April 2025 averaged 18.42 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Forkland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 36740 (Forkland, AL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Forkland (Alabama) decreased approximately 10%, from 18.05 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.21 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 36740 (Forkland, AL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Forkland 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 Forkland solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Forkland 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 36740 is associated with the city of Forkland, AL in Greene County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 36740, or for other information related to utilities in Alabama, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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