Amherst Utilities
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About Amherst Utilities
Amherst Utilities is a municipally owned entity headquartered in Amherst, Ohio and serving customers in Lorain County, Ohio. Amherst Utilities bills their customers a residential electricity rate of 12.24 cents per kilowatt hour on average . This is lower than both the state and national average prices of 16.22 and 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2019 Amherst Utilities sold 98.14% of their disposition to end users (known as retail sales). The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2019, the supplier had revenue of $12,751,000 from retail electricity sales.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Amherst Utilities is $116.05, while the nationwide average is $143.38. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies to then be resold to their end users. Amherst Utilities generates 34.35 megawatt hours from their generation facilities, ranking them as the 69th largest producer of electricity in Ohio out of 168 suppliers. Amherst Utilities is the 58th largest supplier out of 168 providers in Ohio based on total megawatt hours sold.
Amherst Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Amherst Utilities residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
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Amherst Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:480 Park Avenue, Lower Level
Amherst, Ohio 44001
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Mark Costilow
Amherst Utilities Contact
- Website:www.amherstohio.org
- Customer Service Phone:(440) 988-4224
- Contact Page:www.amherstohio.org
Amherst Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.amherstohio.org
- Outage Phone:(440) 988-4422
- States Served:
- Ohio
- Counties Served:
- Lorain County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Amherst Utilities
Amherst Utilities produces 34.35 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels, which is 595th in the US out of 3530 providers.
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Amherst Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7,810 | 18,624,388.37 | 59 | 100% |
Amherst Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County | 316,268 | 74 | 20.08 | $155.19/mo |
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Amherst Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Amherst Utilities customers each month?
Customers of Amherst Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $116.05.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Amherst Utilities customers?
Customers of Amherst Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.24 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Amherst Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
Amherst Utilities generates 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Amherst Utilities?
Amherst Utilities' current CEO is Mark Costilow.
What is the phone number for Amherst Utilities?
You can reach Amherst Utilities by phone via (440) 988-4224.
What percentage of Amherst Utilities' electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Amherst Utilities generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.