Bessemer Utilities
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About Bessemer Utilities
Bessemer Utilities is a municipally owned entity. The largest city serviced by Bessemer Utilities is Bessemer, but the company also provides electricity to 2 cities in the state of Alabama. At the moment, there are 11,461 customers of the supplier. Exactly 1,747 of them are commercial customers, 9,713 of them are residential customers and one is an industrial customer. Bessemer Utilities' consumers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 23.45% lower than Alabama's average price of 15.61 cents. In 2023 they had sales to end customers totaling 263,965 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours purchased on wholesale channels. They purchased 297,490 wholesale megawatt hours. The revenue for the company for 2023 from electricity sales was $31,739,900, with 96.69% coming from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $139.28, while the Bessemer Utilities average is 16.55% below at $116.23 per month. This is the 1116th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the United States. The company does not have ownership in any electricity production facilities and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other companies.
Electricity providers routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Bessemer Utilities recently reported a loss of 11.27% of the electricity generation total. The state of Alabama has an energy loss average of 4.52% and the countrywide average is 2.43%, giving Bessemer Utilities a rank of 1417th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the United States.
Bessemer Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Bessemer Utilities residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Bessemer Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1600 1st Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
United States of America
Bessemer Utilities Contact
- Website:www.bessemerutilities.com
- Customer Service Phone:(205) 424-4060
- Contact Page:www.bessemerutilities.com
- Social Media:
Bessemer Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bessemerutilities.com
- States Served:
- Alabama
- Counties Served:
- Jefferson County
- Major Cities Served:
- Bessemer
- McCalla CDP
- Brighton
Energy Loss
Bessemer Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
33,525MWh
1417 National Rank
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Bessemer Utilities Coverage Map
Bessemer Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11,423 | 31,448,913.64 | 39 | 100% |
Bessemer Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 665,409 | 3 | 16.54 | $186.03/mo |
Cities Bessemer Utilities Has Coverage
- Bessemer, AL
- Brighton, AL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Bessemer Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Bessemer Utilities customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Bessemer Utilities is 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Bessemer Utilities offer service in?
Bessemer Utilities serves electricity in 2 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Bessemer Utilities customers each month?
Customers of Bessemer Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $116.23.
What is the phone number for Bessemer Utilities?
The Bessemer Utilities phone number is (205) 424-4060.
