Jamestown Board of Public Utility
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About Jamestown Board of Public Utility
Jamestown Board of Public Utility is a municipally owned entity providing electricity in 4 cities in the state of New York. Jamestown Board of Public Utility's consumers spend, on average, 8.29 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 59.92% lower than the average New York rate of 20.69 cents. They sold 402,546 megawatt hours in 2021 by way of retail accounts and 102,332 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity suppliers. The electricity sourced by Jamestown Board of Public Utility is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate and other megawatt hours procured on the wholesale market. Of the electricity sourced by the company, these two categories comprise 11.48% and 89.39%, respectively. In 2021, the supplier earned 85.20% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 8.88% wholesale customers. Their revenue from all electricity related activities was $40,530,100.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $132.53, while the Jamestown Board of Public Utility average is 48.02% less at $69.23 per month. This is the 27th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Jamestown Board of Public Utility is the 738th largest electricity company out of 3509 electricity companies in the US based on total megawatt hours sold. Generation facilities owned by Jamestown Board of Public Utility produce a total of 63,174 megawatt hours, which is the 43rd highest total of all suppliers in the state. The company's generating plants generate 63,174 megawatt hours from natural gas.
Losing energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity production business. Electricity providers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Jamestown Board of Public Utility reported a yearly loss of roughly 3.55% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of electricity lost gives them a rank of 20th best out of 101 providers who report energy loss in New York and 611th best out of 3509 in the US.
Jamestown Board of Public Utility Rate & Electric Bills
Jamestown Board of Public Utility residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
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Jamestown Board of Public Utility Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:92 Steele Street
Jamestown, New York 14701
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:David L. Leathers
Jamestown Board of Public Utility Contact
- Website:www.jamestownbpu.com
- Customer Service Phone:(716) 661-1660
- Contact Page:www.jamestownbpu.com
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Jamestown Board of Public Utility Service
- Rates & Plans:www.jamestownbpu.com
- Outage Phone:(716) 661-1660
- States Served:
- New York
- Counties Served:
- Chautauqua County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Jamestown Board of Public Utility
Jamestown Board of Public Utility produces 100.00% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 63,174 megawatt hours, which is 25th most out of 101 companies in New York.

Energy Loss
Jamestown Board of Public Utility's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
18,635MWh
611 National Rank
Jamestown Board of Public Utility Energy Makeup
Jamestown Board of Public Utility Coverage Map

Jamestown Board of Public Utility State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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New York | 18,853 | 33,035,827 | 14 | 100% |
Jamestown Board of Public Utility County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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Chautauqua County | 128,042 | 54 | 19.32 | $131.70/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Jamestown Board of Public Utility
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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S A CarlsonJamestown Board of Public Utility (100.00%) | Jamestown | NY | Natural Gas | 63,174 | 33,149,235 | 524.73 |
Jamestown Board of Public Utility Fuel Makeup
Cities Jamestown Board of Public Utility Has Coverage
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Jamestown Board of Public Utility FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Jamestown Board of Public Utility?
The CEO of Jamestown Board of Public Utility is David L. Leathers.
What percentage of Jamestown Board of Public Utility's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Jamestown Board of Public Utility produce 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for Jamestown Board of Public Utility customers each month?
Consumers of Jamestown Board of Public Utility pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $69.23.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Jamestown Board of Public Utility customers?
Customers of Jamestown Board of Public Utility, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 8.29 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Jamestown Board of Public Utility?
Jamestown Board of Public Utility is associated with or owns one power plant.
What cities does Jamestown Board of Public Utility supply electricity to?
Jamestown Board of Public Utility serves 4 cities.
What percentage of Jamestown Board of Public Utility's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Power generation plants owned by or associated with Jamestown Board of Public Utility produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Jamestown Board of Public Utility?
The Jamestown Board of Public Utility phone number is (716) 661-1660.