Electricity rates in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer (26,730 people, Jefferson County) is served by 3 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Bessemer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.56¢ | $140 | 9,302 | — |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,662 (4.7%) | 39,648 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brighton 18.1¢
- Lipscomb 18.1¢
- Hueytown 18.1¢
- Midfield 18.1¢
- Pleasant Grove 18.1¢
- Fairfield 18.1¢
- Concord 18.1¢
- Hoover 18.1¢
- Sylvan Springs 18.1¢
- Rock Creek 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bessemer?
The Alabama average is 16.44¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Bessemer?
About $188 a month, based on 1,145 kWh a month (the average for Tennessee Valley Authority customers) at 16.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bessemer, AL?
3 utilities serve Bessemer's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, Alabama Power Co., City of Bessemer Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bessemer?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 39,648 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.