City of Bessemer Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama · SERC region
City of Bessemer Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 9,302 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Bessemer Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.80 | $62.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.60 | $112.99 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.40 | $163.16 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.20 | $213.32 |
*Residential Rate- RS (ELR) (effective 2014-07-01, $12.66/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Bessemer Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate- RS (ELR) | 2014-07-01 | $12.66 | 10.03¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Bessemer Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (10.61¢ → 13.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Bessemer Utilities doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Bessemer Utilities's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 59 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 479 | 47 | 39,648 | 2025-06-07 |
City of Bessemer Utilities service area
City of Bessemer Utilities serves Jefferson County in Alabama and 9 ZIP codes.
Jefferson
Cities: Birmingham, Bessemer, Helena, Forestdale, Midfield, Brighton, Indian Springs Village, Lipscomb, Lake View, Minor
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Bessemer Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,490,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 272,776 MWh |
| Peak demand | 69 MW summer · 63 MW winter |
| Line losses | 23.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 1640 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Bessemer Utilities's electricity rate?
City of Bessemer Utilities residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 18% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Bessemer Utilities electric bill?
About $140 a month. The average City of Bessemer Utilities home uses 1,035 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Bessemer Utilities have?
City of Bessemer Utilities serves 9,302 residential customers and 11,043 customers in total in Alabama, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Bessemer Utilities before making decisions.