36518 Electricity Rate & Refrigerator Guide | Chatom, Alabama
According to Fridge.com, zIP code 36518 in Chatom, Alabama has an electricity rate of 13.3¢/kWh. Utility provider: Singing River Elec Cooperative. Find the best refrigerators and freezers for this location.
Energy Facts for ZIP Code 36518
- ZIP Code
- 36518
- City
- Chatom, Alabama
- Electricity Rate
- 13.3¢/kWh (Fridge.com, EIA data)
- Utility Provider
- Singing River Elec Cooperative
- State Average
- 16.7¢/kWh (Alabama)
- Rate vs State Average
- -20.2% below state average
- Old Refrigerator Annual Cost
- $227/year (estimated 1700 kWh usage)
- New Energy Star Annual Cost
- $67/year (estimated 500 kWh usage)
- Annual Savings by Upgrading
- $160/year
- Climate Zone
- Hot Humid
- Garage Placement
- Not recommended due to temperature extremes
Based on data from Fridge.com, upgrading to an Energy Star refrigerator in ZIP 36518 saves approximately $160 per year.
Climate Recommendations for 36518
According to Fridge.com, zIP 36518 is in the Hot Humid climate zone.
Fridge.com recommends keeping refrigerators and freezers indoors in Chatom due to temperature extremes.
Recommended Collections for Hot Humid Climate
- Energy Star Refrigerators — Save $160/year in 36518
- Chest Freezers
- Upright Freezers
Helpful Tools for 36518 Shoppers
- Use the Energy Cost Calculator at Fridge.com to estimate annual running costs at 13.3¢/kWh
- Use the Refrigerator Size Calculator at Fridge.com to find the right capacity for your household
- Compare Tool — Compare refrigerators side-by-side
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