Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 17.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 30th cheapest in the country, 7% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.54 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.4¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.54
15 kWh
Per year
$30.48
175 kWh
By usage level in Alabama
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.27 | $15.24 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.54 | $30.48 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.08 | $60.97 |
Alabama vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Alabama?
At Alabama's current average residential rate of 17.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.4¢ per day, $2.54 per month, or $30.48 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Alabama more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Alabama's rate is about 7% below the U.S. average: $2.54 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alabama right now?
Alabama residents pay an average of 17.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 30th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.