WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bessemer
Alabama
Alabama
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bessemer
January
$228highestFebruary
$152March
$131April
$126lowestMay
$139June
$152July
$156August
$158September
$148October
$130November
$126lowestDecember
$158Carbon Emissions
799 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
996 kWh
Bessemer's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Bessemer's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Bessemer. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Bessemer.
45%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,128 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,410
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
City of Bessemer Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Alabama Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| Rate RTA Energy | TOU | 13¢ to 33¢ |
| FAMILY DWELLING - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND | TOU | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| Rate RTA Demand | TOU | 13¢ to 150¢ |
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