Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Residents of Des Moines County are paying, on average, 7.67% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 14.79 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
Des Moines County is the 16th most populated county in the state, with 39,069 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Releasing 210,441,676.63 kilograms of CO2 gases, Des Moines County has the 17th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 99 counties in Iowa.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Des Moines County, ranking it 924th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Des Moines County is ranked as the 1005th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with 668,738.34 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.
With total generation of 7,625 megawatt hours, Des Moines County is the 1868th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
668,738 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,625 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,625 MWh
Production per Capita
0.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
210,441,677 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,386.41 kg
Recent Energy News in Burlington
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 2,447 positions to 8,569th, from last month's value of 11,016th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 891 positions to 13,343rd, from last year's value of 14,234th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 407 positions to 13,343rd, from last month's value of 12,936th
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 261 positions to 8,569th, from last year's value of 8,308th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 46 positions to 915th, from last month's value of 869th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 15 positions to 915th, from last year's value of 900th
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill decreased by 23.6% to $108.15, from last month's value of $141.56
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 10 positions to 903rd, from last month's value of 913th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 3.02% to $130.33, from last year's value of $134.4
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 7 positions to 903rd, from last year's value of 896th
- In Burlington, the residential electricity bill decreased by 0.79% to $108.15, from last year's value of $109.01
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 0.05% to $130.33, from last month's value of $130.4
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,680 positions to 15,693rd, from last year's value of 17,373rd
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 2,403 positions to 11,836th, from last month's value of 14,239th
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,013 positions to 11,836th, from last year's value of 10,823rd
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 225 positions to 15,693rd, from last month's value of 15,468th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 17 positions to 891st, from last year's value of 908th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 17 positions to 891st, from last month's value of 908th
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 4 positions to 892nd, from last year's value of 896th
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 892nd, from last month's value of 895th
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate increased by 2.52% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.78 ¢ / kWh
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.97% to 13.23 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.36 ¢ / kWh
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.19% to 13.23 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.2 ¢ / kWh
- In Burlington, the commercial electricity rate increased by 0.11% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.06 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 801 positions to 19,732nd, from last year's value of 18,931st
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 141 positions to 19,894th, from last year's value of 19,753rd
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 163 positions to 19,732nd, from last month's value of 19,569th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 33 positions to 530th, from last year's value of 563rd
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 33 positions to 530th, from last month's value of 563rd
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 18 positions to 19,894th, from last month's value of 19,912th
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 5.06% to $30,759.17, from last year's value of $32,398.07
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill increased by 6.67% to $26,420.37, from last year's value of $24,767.43
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 6 positions to 549th, from last year's value of 555th
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 6 positions to 549th, from last month's value of 555th
- In Burlington, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 5.93% to $26,420.37, from last month's value of $28,085.64
- In Burlington, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 0.45% to $30,759.17, from last month's value of $30,621.42
Burlington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
16.66¢ per kWh
- 4.61% higher than last month
- 7.95% higher than February last year
- 19.12% higher than the Iowa average
- 2.23% higher than the US average
- 909th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
- 17,668th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,252 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
17.93¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 1.13% higher than February last year
- 17.02% higher than the Iowa average
- 5.85% higher than the US average
- 915th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 20,272nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 131 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,205 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$108.15 per month
- 23.6% lower than last month
- 0.79% lower than February last year
- 14.41% higher than the Iowa average
- 13.73% lower than the US average
- 903rd in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
- 8,569th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,447 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 261 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$130.33 per month
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 3.02% lower than February last year
- 13.42% higher than the Iowa average
- 1.66% lower than the US average
- 915th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since February last year
- 13,343rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 407 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 891 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
12.07¢ per kWh
- 0.11% higher than last month
- 2.52% higher than February last year
- 17.49% higher than the Iowa average
- 11.33% lower than the US average
- 892nd in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
- 11,836th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,403 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,013 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
13.23¢ per kWh
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 0.97% lower than February last year
- 14.95% higher than the Iowa average
- 6.34% lower than the US average
- 891st in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 17 since February last year
- 15,693rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 225 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,680 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$403.74 per month
- 22.96% lower than last month
- 6.59% lower than February last year
- 13.91% higher than the Iowa average
- 75.87% lower than the US average
- 899th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
- 7,890th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,574 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,352 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$518 per month
- 0.46% lower than last month
- 2% lower than February last year
- 14.15% higher than the Iowa average
- 68.46% lower than the US average
- 908th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 11,991st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 705 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
7.32¢ per kWh
- 0.82% lower than last month
- 12.26% higher than February last year
- 12.41% higher than the Iowa average
- 25.75% lower than the US average
- 904th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 9,517th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 398 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,237 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8¢ per kWh
- 0.84% higher than last month
- 3.59% lower than February last year
- 8.59% higher than the Iowa average
- 21.59% lower than the US average
- 908th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 12,759th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 497 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,488 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$26,420.37 per month
- 5.93% lower than last month
- 6.67% higher than February last year
- 25.44% lower than the Iowa average
- 13.82% lower than the US average
- 549th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
- 19,732nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 163 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 801 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$30,759.17 per month
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 5.06% lower than February last year
- 29.15% lower than the Iowa average
- 9.77% lower than the US average
- 530th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 33 since February last year
- 19,894th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 141 since February last year
Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Burlington, which is 35.24% higher than the state's average rate of 13.32 cents. This makes the city 642nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 267th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 124,172,625.53 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 413,543.18 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 130.31 | 3,589,309.84 | 646,363,552 |
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West Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of West Burlington, which is 35.24% higher than the state's average rate of 13.32 cents. This makes the city 642nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 67th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 16,395,309.41 kilograms, the city ranks 116th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 54,602.76 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Burlington
West Burlington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 130.31 | 3,589,309.84 | 646,363,552 |
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Mediapolis, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Mediapolis, which is 35.24% higher than the state's average rate of 13.32 cents. This makes the city 642nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 267th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 10,767,452.42 kilograms, the city ranks 161st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 35,859.81 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mediapolis
Mediapolis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mediapolis, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 130.31 | 3,589,309.84 | 646,363,552 |
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Electricity Production in Des Moines County, Iowa
Power Plants in Des Moines County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burlington (IA)Alliant Energy (100.00%) | Des Moines County | IA | Natural Gas | 7,625 | 11,932,345.04 | 1,564.9 |
Des Moines County, Iowa Details
Approximately 5,386.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 11th highest polluter in the state out of 99 counties. With total emissions of 210,441,676.63 kilograms, the county ranks 17th highest in Iowa and 1146th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Des Moines County is Natural Gas. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Des Moines County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Des Moines County:
- Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Danville, Iowa:
- Danville, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Mediapolis, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Middletown, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- West Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Des Moines County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Des Moines County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Des Moines County, Iowa.
How many power plants are in Des Moines County, Iowa?
Des Moines County, Iowa is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 7,452 |
| 2 | Eastern Iowa Light & Power | 2,589 |
| 3 | New London, Iowa Electric Utility | 564 |
| 4 | Danville, Iowa Electric Utility | 454 |
| 5 | Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa | 256 |
