Rates by state / Alabama / City of Bessemer Utilities
Municipal · 9,302 residential customers
City of Bessemer Utilities electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 19% below the Alabama average of 16.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$137/mo
At 1,035 kWh a month
1-year change
+8.3%
5 years: +23.5%
Average rate by year
202010.8¢
202111.1¢
202212.3¢
202311.9¢
202412.3¢
202513.3¢
City of Bessemer Utilities bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Bessemer Utilities's 2025 average rate of 13.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Bessemer Utilities | Alabama average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $100 | $123 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $133 | $164 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $266 | $329 |
Other utilities in Alabama
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co | 1,342,827 | 17.9¢ |
| City of Huntsville - (AL) | 201,803 | 12.5¢ |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | 85,081 | 14.2¢ |
| Foley Board of Utilities | 53,818 | 14.0¢ |
| City of Athens - (AL) | 52,200 | 11.6¢ |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | 45,580 | 17.2¢ |
| City of Florence - (AL) | 41,690 | 12.4¢ |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | 40,027 | 14.6¢ |
City of Bessemer Utilities: common questions
- How much does City of Bessemer Utilities charge per kWh?
- City of Bessemer Utilities residential customers paid an average of 13.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Bessemer Utilities electric bill?
- The average City of Bessemer Utilities household used 1,035 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $137 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Bessemer Utilities cheaper than other utilities in Alabama?
- City of Bessemer Utilities's average rate is 19% below the Alabama average of 16.4¢. 16 of 45 utilities in Alabama have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Bessemer Utilities raise rates?
- City of Bessemer Utilities's average residential rate changed +8.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +23.5% since 2020.
- Is my City of Bessemer Utilities bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Alabama homes and your rate with City of Bessemer Utilities's average.
Got a City of Bessemer Utilities bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.