Ames Utilities
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About Ames Utilities
Ames Utilities is headquartered in Ames, Iowa and it serves the population living in the city. The supplier last disclosed a total of 27,950 customers, 24,889 of which are residential accounts, 3,053 are commercial customers and 8 of which are industrial properties. On average, Ames Utilities' residential electricity rate is 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the state and the national average prices of 12.89 and 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The company had sales of 108,468 megawatt hours in 2022 via the wholesale market. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 319,361 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 481,909. Their total revenue in 2022 from electricity activities was $69,200,100, with $4,308,000 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $62,686,300 from retail sales to end users.
The Iowa average monthly residential power bill is $106.9, while the Ames Utilities average is 27.05% less at $71.01 per month. This is the 7th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the state. Ames Utilities is the 6th largest provider out of 178 electricity companies in Iowa based on number of customers. They rank 36th out of the 178 suppliers we track in the state for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel types used. The company ranks 5th highest in the state out of 178 providers for total megawatt hours produced from natural gas.
Net metering is accessible to customers of Ames Utilities. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less economically realistic, as citizens have no way to sell extra energy back into the infrastructure system.
All electricity suppliers who generate electricity have some amount of energy loss from heat dissipation or other factors. Ames Utilities is no different, as they have a yearly loss of around 2.56% of the electricity they produce. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various companies who operate throughout the country. Ames Utilities has received a rank of 18th best out of 178 suppliers who report energy loss in Iowa and 294th best out of 3517 in the United States.
Ames Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Ames Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Ames Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:502 Carroll Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Donald Kom
Ames Utilities Contact
- Website:www.cityofames.org
- Customer Service Phone:(515) 239-5120
- Contact Page:www.cityofames.org
- Social Media:
Ames Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cityofames.org
- Outage Map:electric.cityofames.org
- Outage Phone:(515) 239-5240
- States Served:
- Iowa
- Counties Served:
- Story County
- Major Cities Served:
- Table Of Contents:
Quick Facts About Ames Utilities
Ames Utilities produces 89.92% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 289,643.12 megawatt hours, which is 9th highest in the state out of 178 providers.
Ames Utilities is the 16th largest producer of electricity of all 178 companies in Iowa, producing 322,118 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Ames Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
20,550MWh
294 National Rank
Ames Utilities Energy Makeup
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Ames Utilities Coverage Map
Ames Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 27,950 | 62,686,300 | 7 | 100% |
Ames Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story County | 99,673 | 5 | 15.27 | $153.25/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Ames Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ames Electric Services Power PlantAmes Utilities (100.00%) | Ames | IA | Natural Gas | 322,424 | 187,996,673.76 | 583.07 | ||
Ames GTAmes Utilities (100.00%) | Ames | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | -306 | 269,958.45 | 882.22 |
Ames Utilities Fuel Makeup
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Ames Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Ames Utilities customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Ames Utilities is $71.01. The state average bundled bill is $106.90 and the national average is $106.90.
Who is the CEO of Ames Utilities?
Ames Utilities' CEO is Donald Kom.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Ames Utilities?
There are 2 power plants owned by or associated with Ames Utilities.
What is the phone number for Ames Utilities?
The Ames Utilities phone number is (515) 239-5120.
What percentage of Ames Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Ames Utilities produce 89.92% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Ames Utilities customers?
Ames Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Iowa bundled rate of 12.89 cents and the average US rate of 15.64 cents.
What percentage of Ames Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Ames Utilities generate 10.08% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
