Electric Rates & Providers in Franklin County, IA

Franklin County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Franklin County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Ranking 6th in wind power generation in the state out of 99 counties, Franklin County has a total yield of 1,593,646 megawatt hours from wind turbines.

With a population of 10,056 citizens, Franklin County is the 2489th largest county in the nation.

Franklin County currently ranks 4th out of 99 counties in Iowa for megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Franklin County is 13.53 cents. This is about 15.55% lower than the nationwide average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Franklin County is the 90th worst polluting county in Iowa based on pollution per person.

Franklin County is the 5th highest county in Iowa out of 99 counties for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 158.48 megawatt hours per citizen produced from wind.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    172,127 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,605,514 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,605,514 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    159.66 MWh

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Hampton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.45¢ per kWh

  • 1.11% lower than last month
  • 1.38% higher than February last year
  • 32.43% lower than the Iowa average
  • 42.01% lower than the US average
  • 326th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 318 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 1,843rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 935 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.93¢ per kWh

  • 0.1% higher than last month
  • 0.47% lower than February last year
  • 28.63% lower than the Iowa average
  • 35.45% lower than the US average
  • 324th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
  • 1,849th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 215 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 241 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$71.44 per month

  • 22.46% lower than last month
  • 5.38% lower than February last year
  • 24.43% lower than the Iowa average
  • 43.01% lower than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 1,578th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,212 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 429 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$88.83 per month

  • 0.38% lower than last month
  • 4.08% lower than February last year
  • 22.69% lower than the Iowa average
  • 32.97% lower than the US average
  • 334th 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
  • 1,682nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 205 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.2¢ per kWh

  • 7.25% lower than last month
  • 0.96% lower than February last year
  • 29.93% lower than the Iowa average
  • 47.11% lower than the US average
  • 332nd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 2,131st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 325 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,129 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.55¢ per kWh

  • 0.07% lower than last month
  • 2.3% lower than February last year
  • 25.72% lower than the Iowa average
  • 39.48% lower than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since February last year
  • 1,626th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 196 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$265.3 per month

  • 16.48% lower than last month
  • 6.32% lower than February last year
  • 25.15% lower than the Iowa average
  • 84.14% lower than the US average
  • 333rd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,780th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 620 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 783 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$343.17 per month

  • 0.43% lower than last month
  • 4.43% lower than February last year
  • 24.38% lower than the Iowa average
  • 79.11% lower than the US average
  • 30th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 304 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 304 since February last year
  • 3,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 327 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 178 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

5.07¢ per kWh

  • 10.81% lower than last month
  • 2.11% lower than February last year
  • 22.15% lower than the Iowa average
  • 48.58% lower than the US average
  • 332nd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 3,495th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 499 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,843 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.25¢ per kWh

  • 0.15% lower than last month
  • 1.68% lower than February last year
  • 15.2% lower than the Iowa average
  • 38.77% lower than the US average
  • 326th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since February last year
  • 2,619th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 458 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 578 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$42,881.63 per month

  • 14.3% lower than last month
  • 5.51% higher than February last year
  • 21.01% higher than the Iowa average
  • 39.88% higher than the US average
  • 906th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 22,006th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 528 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 614 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$56,232.31 per month

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 4.53% higher than February last year
  • 29.52% higher than the Iowa average
  • 64.96% higher than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 316 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 23,070th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 334 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,424 since February last year

Hampton, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hampton is approximately 11.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.54% below Iowa's average rate of 13.32 cents. Producing 2.74 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, Hampton ranks as the 20th highest producing city in the state out of 1028 cities. Solar generation plants in the city produce, on average, 2.74 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city.

On average, Hampton residents emit 4,316.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 1012th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. This results in a total emissions amount of 18,675,481.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In Hampton, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hampton

Hampton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
309th11.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hampton
343rd$101.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hampton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hampton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Franklin Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.91227.7930,793.463,974,466.03
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0788.8111,8686,026,295.35667,229,354

Sheffield, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Sheffield is approximately 11.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.07% below Iowa's average rate of 13.32 cents. With an estimated 315 residential customers, MidAmerican Energy is the largest vendor in the city.

On average, Sheffield residents emit 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 267th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 5,139.6 kilograms per person and 1,047 people in the city, the city emits 5,381,156.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 273rd worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Sheffield have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheffield

Sheffield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
345th11.71¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sheffield
939th$137Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sheffield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sheffield, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Franklin Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.91227.7930,793.463,974,466.03
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0788.816,026,295.35667,229,354

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Latimer, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Latimer is approximately 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.13% below Iowa's average rate of 13.32 cents. With a population of 658 citizens, the city is the 408th most populated city in Iowa. Selling an estimated 7,366.81 megawatt hours, MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

On average, Latimer residents emit 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 267th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 5,139.6 kilograms per person and 658 people in the city, the city emits 3,381,853.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 404th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Latimer have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Latimer

Latimer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.082/kWh$156.42/mo.$50.65/mo.
319th11.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Latimer
288th$93.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Latimer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Latimer, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552
Franklin Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.91227.7930,793.463,974,466.03
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0788.816,026,295.35667,229,354

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Iowa

Power Plants in Franklin County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Whispering Willow NorthAlliant Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County IA Wind 708,428
Whispering Willow Wind Farm - EastAlliant Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County IA Wind 584,245
Franklin County Wind FarmAlliant Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County IA Wind 300,973
Franklin County SolarMidAmerican Energy (100.00%)
Hampton IA Solar 11,868

Franklin County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Franklin County residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 90th worst polluting county out of 99 counties in Iowa and 2955th out of 3230 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Wind, which accounts for 99.26% (or 1,593,646 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Franklin County is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 679th most in the country.

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0.74%

Franklin County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 4 suppliers in Franklin County, 4 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Franklin County is 2.18%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Alliant Energy, Midland Power Coop, and Prairie Energy. With a state average energy loss of 2.03%, Franklin County is ranked as the 46th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

  • Alexander, Iowa:
    • Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.92%
    • Alliant Energy: 78.00%
    • Prairie Energy: 19.08%
  • Coulter, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Geneva, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Hampton, Iowa:
    • Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative: 9.48%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 90.52%
  • Hansell, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Latimer, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 2.59%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 94.75%
    • Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.66%
  • Popejoy, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 90.76%
    • Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative: 9.24%
  • Sheffield, Iowa:
    • Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative: 34.67%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 65.33%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Iowa?

Franklin County, Iowa is home to 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, Iowa?

By total customer count, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in Franklin County, Iowa.

How many power plants are located in Franklin County, Iowa?

There are 4 power plants in Franklin County, Iowa

What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy3,476
2Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative1,477
3Midland Power Coop40
4Prairie Energy23

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-12