City of Bessemer Utilities Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for City of Bessemer Utilities and how they compare to the Alabama average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of City of Bessemer Utilities average $126.86/month at 12.26¢/kWh — below the Alabama average of $201.98.
Where City of Bessemer Utilities rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.88¢/kWh | $115.26/mo | 9,361 |
| 2020 | 10.75¢/kWh | $105.75/mo | 9,463 |
| 2021 | 11.09¢/kWh | $110.32/mo | 9,540 |
| 2022 | 12.29¢/kWh | $123.37/mo | 9,557 |
| 2023 | 11.86¢/kWh | $109.78/mo | 9,439 |
| 2024 | 12.26¢/kWh | $126.86/mo | 9,378 |
Rate context in Alabama
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for City of Bessemer Utilities's 2024 annual figure.
City of Bessemer Utilities vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | City of Bessemer Utilities | Alabama (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $126.86/mo | $201.98/mo |
| Rate | 12.26¢/kWh | 16.4¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with City of Bessemer Utilities?
City of Bessemer Utilities residential customers averaged $126.86 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,522.29 per year.
What does City of Bessemer Utilities charge per kWh?
City of Bessemer Utilities averaged 12.26¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does City of Bessemer Utilities compare to the Alabama average?
City of Bessemer Utilities bills average $126.86 — lower than the Alabama average of $201.98 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does City of Bessemer Utilities serve?
City of Bessemer Utilities served 9,378 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in AL.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for City of Bessemer Utilities. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.