Residential electricity prices in Tuscaloosa, AL in May 2025 averaged approximately 16.09 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Tuscaloosa differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Tuscaloosa increased approximately 5%, from 15.89 ¢/kWh to 16.76 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Tuscaloosa natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Tuscaloosa (Alabama) decreased approximately 10%, from 18.05 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.21 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The city of Tuscaloosa (Alabama) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Tuscaloosa 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 city of Tuscaloosa, AL in Tuscaloosa County has an approximate population of 90,468. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Tuscaloosa, AL, or for other information related to utilities in Tuscaloosa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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