Residential electricity prices in Rainbow City, AL 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 Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City increased approximately 4%, from 15.91 ¢/kWh to 16.50 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Rainbow City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rainbow City (Alabama) decreased approximately 10%, from 18.05 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.21 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The city of Rainbow City (Alabama) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rainbow City 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 city of Rainbow City, AL in Etowah County has an approximate population of 9,602. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Rainbow City, AL, or for other information related to utilities in Rainbow City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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