Opelika Power
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About Opelika Power
Opelika Power supplies electricity in Opelika, Alabama and other areas of Lee County. There are 15,436 customers of the company. Roughly 0.10% of them are industrial customers, 15.17% are commercial customer accounts and 84.74% are residential properties. On average, Opelika Power's residential electricity price is 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 16.84% less than the average national price of 15.74 cents. The provider sold 434,261 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2022. The megawatt hours sourced by the supplier primarily came from megawatt hours that they procured by way of wholesale channels. They purchased 441,493 megawatt hours on the wholesale market. Their total revenue in 2022 was $49,476,000 and came through sales to retail electricity customers alone.
Customers of the provider pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $127.17. This is 6.48% lower than the national average of $135.98. The electricity grid owned by the provider experiences 0.53 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting on average 80.1 minutes. The national average for other providers is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage. Electricity production is not part of the Opelika Power business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their customers.
Electricity providers routinely submit data for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Opelika Power recently reported a loss of 1.64% of their electricity production. Opelika Power's energy loss amounts place them at of 3rd best out of the 61 providers that operate in Alabama and report energy loss and 157th best out of 3526 in the country.
Opelika Power Rate & Electric Bills
Opelika Power residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Opelika Power Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:600 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Brent Poteet
Opelika Power Contact
- Website:www.opelikapower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(334) 705-5170
- Contact Page:www.opelikapower.com
- Social Media:
Opelika Power Service
- Outage Map:smarthub.opelikapower.com
- States Served:
- Alabama
- Counties Served:
- Lee County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Opelika Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
7,232MWh
157 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Opelika Power's Power Outages
80.1 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.53 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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Opelika Power Coverage Map
Opelika Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15,436 | 51,640,964.42 | 24 | 100% |
Opelika Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 180,773 | 4 | 15.09 | $169.42/mo |
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Opelika Power FAQ:
When will Opelika Power power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Opelika Power's customers is 80.1 minutes.
What is the average bundled bill for Opelika Power customers each month?
Consumers of Opelika Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $127.17.
Who is the CEO of Opelika Power?
Brent Poteet is the current CEO of Opelika Power.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Opelika Power customers?
Consumers of Opelika Power, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Opelika Power?
The Opelika Power phone number is (334) 705-5170.
