Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp
Cooperative electric utility · Alabama · #378 of 3,199 U.S. utilities by customers · EIA utility #9739
Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp is a cooperative electric utility serving 46,369 customers in Alabama. In 2025 it sold 1,991 gigawatt-hours of electricity for $207.99M in revenue, an average realized rate of 10.45¢ per kWh across all customer classes and 15.44¢ per kWh for residential customers. Its reported service territory covers 2 counties. EIA records its activities as: distribution.
Customers, sales and rates by customer class (2025)
| Class | Customers | Sales (GWh) | Revenue | Avg realized rate | Share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 37,109 | 605 | $93.49M | 15.44¢ | |
| Commercial | 9,238 | 319 | $48.60M | 15.24¢ | |
| Industrial | 22 | 1,066 | $65.90M | 6.18¢ | |
| Total | 46,369 | 1,991 | $207.99M | 10.45¢ |
Average realized rate = revenue divided by sales as reported on EIA Form 861. It blends fixed charges, demand charges and riders into one per-kWh figure; it is not the utility's tariff rate. Estimated residential bill assumes the average residential customer's actual 2025 usage (1,359 kWh/month).
Five-year trend
| Year | Customers | Sales (GWh) | Revenue | Residential rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,751 | 1,630 | $151.22M | 12.17¢ |
| 2022 | 45,098 | 1,664 | $173.55M | 13.50¢ |
| 2023 | 45,524 | 1,639 | $166.27M | 13.81¢ |
| 2024 | 46,135 | 1,795 | $185.21M | 14.49¢ |
| 2025 | 46,369 | 1,991 | $207.99M | 15.44¢ |
Reliability (2025)
Average outage time (SAIDI): 217 minutes per customer per year
Average outages (SAIFI): 1.93 per customer
Average restoration time (CAIDI): 112 minutes
As reported for Alabama under the Other standard, with major event days included where the standard reports them. Lower is better; see the reliability rankings.
Energy supply (2025)
Net generation: 0.0 GWh
Wholesale power purchased: 2,051 GWh
Winter peak demand: 403 MW
Energy losses: 2.9% of energy handled
Meters & rooftop solar (2025)
Smart (AMI) meters: 100.0% of 46,369 meters
Counties served
Lawrence, ALMorgan, AL
Other large utilities in Alabama
- Alabama Power Co - 1,557,733 customers, residential 17.91¢
- City of Huntsville - (AL) - 226,513 customers, residential 12.51¢
- Baldwin County El Member Corp - 93,632 customers, residential 14.17¢
- Foley Board of Utilities - 61,343 customers, residential 13.97¢
- City of Athens - (AL) - 60,474 customers, residential 11.58¢
- City of Florence - (AL) - 52,594 customers, residential 12.39¢
- Cullman Electric Coop, Inc - 48,722 customers, residential 14.59¢
- Central Alabama Electric Coop - 48,071 customers, residential 17.21¢
All Alabama utilities and rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 2025 (filed by the utility; figures as published). Utility #9739 in the EIA frame.