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 25,022 customers, 22,244 of which are residential accounts, 2,773 are commercial customers and 5 of which are industrial properties. On average, Ames Utilities' residential electricity rate is 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the state and the national average prices of 13.04 and 15.76 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 $105.83, while the Ames Utilities average is 27.72% less at $68.32 per month. This is the 7th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the state. The electricity grid managed by the company has 0.16 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting an average of 15.53 minutes. The national average for other companies is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes an outage. By megawatt hours generated, Ames Utilities is the 302nd largest out of 3526 suppliers in the United States. The provider generates 9.44% of their total number of megawatt hours generated, which is 31,255.64 megawatt hours, from sustainable fuel sources.
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 177 suppliers who report energy loss in Iowa and 294th best out of 3526 in the United States.
Ames Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Ames Utilities residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
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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:
Quick Facts About Ames Utilities
Ames Utilities produces 299,895.36 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels, which is 269th out of 3526 providers in the United States.
Ames Utilities produces 298,209.36 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas and ranks 202nd in the nation out of 3526 providers for total natural gas output.
Ames Utilities has the 302nd highest total electricity production in the United States, generating 331,151 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Ames Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
20,550MWh
294 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Ames Utilities' Power Outages
15.53 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.16 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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 | 25,022 | 55,881,018.16 | 7 | 100% |
Ames Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story County | 99,673 | 5 | 15.62 | $149.30/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 | 329,465 | 190,536,549.84 | 578.32 | ||
Ames GTAmes Utilities (100.00%) | Ames | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,686 | 1,825,775.54 | 1,082.9 |
Ames Utilities Fuel Makeup
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Ames Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Ames Utilities customers each month?
Customers of Ames Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $68.32.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Ames Utilities customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Ames Utilities is 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Ames Utilities?
You can reach Ames Utilities by phone via (515) 239-5120.
Who is the CEO of Ames Utilities?
Donald Kom is the current CEO of Ames Utilities.
What percentage of Ames Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Ames Utilities generates 90.56% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Ames Utilities?
There are 2 power plants associated with or owned by Ames Utilities.
What percentage of Ames Utilities' electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Ames Utilities generate 9.44% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
When will Ames Utilities power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Ames Utilities' consumers is 15.53 minutes.
