Marion County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Marion County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Marion County is the 974th largest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.
With total production of 99,794 megawatt hours, Marion County is the 1389th largest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 0.93% of the megawatt hours produced in Marion County, ranking it 1013th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.
Marion County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity expense of $161.05, which is 41.69% higher than the state average bill of $113.66.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.02 cents, while residents of Marion County enjoy an average rate that is 15.02% less at 13.61 cents per kilowatt hour.
Marion County uses around 572.56% of the total amount of the electricity that it produces.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
571,378 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
99,794 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
98,862 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
932 MWh
Production per Capita
2.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
142,346,407 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,264.29 kg
Recent Energy News in Pella
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 613 positions to 1,521st, from last year's value of 908th
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 635 positions to 1,521st, from last month's value of 2,156th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 241 positions to 1,849th, from last year's value of 2,090th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 215 positions to 1,849th, from last month's value of 1,634th
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 325 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 329th
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 326 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 330th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.38% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.47% to 10.93 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.99 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the residential electricity rate decreased by 1.11% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.56 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.1% to 10.93 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.92 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Pella, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 783 positions to 2,780th, from last year's value of 1,997th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 327 positions to 3,906th, from last month's value of 4,233rd
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 304 positions to 30th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 304 positions to 30th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Pella, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 620 positions to 2,780th, from last month's value of 3,400th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 178 positions to 3,906th, from last year's value of 3,728th
- In Pella, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 16.48% to $265.3, from last month's value of $317.66
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 4.43% to $343.17, from last year's value of $359.07
- In Pella, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 6.32% to $265.3, from last year's value of $283.2
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 0.43% to $343.17, from last month's value of $344.66
- In Pella, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 333rd, from last month's value of 332nd
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,838 positions to 3,495th, from last year's value of 1,657th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 578 positions to 2,619th, from last year's value of 2,041st
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 458 positions to 2,619th, from last month's value of 3,077th
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 499 positions to 3,495th, from last month's value of 3,994th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 8 positions to 326th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 5 positions to 326th, from last month's value of 321st
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 10.81% to 5.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 5.68 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate decreased by 1.68% to 6.25 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.35 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 4 positions to 332nd, from last month's value of 328th
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 2.11% to 5.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 5.18 ¢ / kWh
- In Pella, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 332nd, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate decreased by 0.15% to 6.25 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 6.26 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 688 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,015th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 59.11 MWhs
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 61 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 40th
- In Pella, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Pella, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 762 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 237th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 59.11 MWhs
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 74 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 7th
- In Pella, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Pella, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,783 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 916th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 45025.36792307693 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 79 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 22nd
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 752 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 256th
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 45025.36792307693 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pella, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 72 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 9th
Pella 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
- 4th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 326 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 325 since February last year
- 1,521st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 635 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 613 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 increased by 2 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 1,838 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
$56,232.31 per month
- 0.33% higher than last month
- 4.53% higher than February last year
- 29.52% higher than the Iowa average
- 64.96% higher than the US average
- 908th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 23,070th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,424 since February last year
Pella, IA Electricity Overview
Pella's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.80% less than the state's average price of 13.32 cents. This means the city is 366th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Pella electricity customers consume 19631.60% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. The city has permitted a 71.97% rise in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel source usage in their power plants.
Electricity consumption in Pella results in the release of 53,943,559.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 39th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 33rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city has one power plant within its borders. When considering electricity production, Pella's top fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pella
Pella residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pella, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.07 | 88.81 | 6,026,295.35 | 667,229,354 | |
| Pella Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 169.4 | 42,043.39 | 5,801,696.17 | |
| Pella Electric | BUNDLED | 11.66 | 88.15 | 908 | 39,441.64 | 4,599,151.85 |
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Knoxville, IA Electricity Overview
Knoxville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.85% less than the state's average price of 13.32 cents. This means the city is 52nd out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Knoxville electricity customers consume 537540.51% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. The city has encouraged a 89.38% decrease in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel source usage in their power plants.
Electricity consumption in Knoxville results in the release of 38,783,708.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 54th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 60th worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city has 2 power plants within its borders. This is the 10th most plants within a single city out of 1028 cities, in Iowa. For electricity generation purposes, Knoxville's top fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, accounting for 73 megawatt hours, or 304.17% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Knoxville
Knoxville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Knoxville, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.07 | 88.81 | 73 | 6,026,295.35 | 667,229,354 |
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Pleasantville, IA Electricity Overview
Pleasantville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.50 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.67% less than the state's average price of 13.32 cents. This means the city is 334th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $101.33. This is 10.85% less than the Iowa average of $113.66.
Electricity consumption in Pleasantville results in the release of 9,703,556.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 172nd highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 880th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Pleasantville must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pleasantville
Pleasantville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pleasantville, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.07 | 88.81 | 6,026,295.35 | 667,229,354 | |
| Pella Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 169.4 | 42,043.39 | 5,801,696.17 |
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Electricity Production in Marion County, Iowa
Power Plants in Marion County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Rock Hydro PlantWestern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Marion County | IA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 98,862 | ||||
Pella PeakingPella Electric (100.00%) | Pella | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 908 | 692,453.8 | 762.61 | ||
Knoxville IndustrialMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Knoxville | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 73 | 53,784.26 | 736.77 | ||
Knoxville Battery Energy StorageMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Knoxville | IA | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -49 |
Marion County, Iowa Details
Marion County has the 1456th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the country, emitting 142,346,407.37 kilograms. This total results in 4,264.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the county ranks 1741st worst in the country for emissions per capita. The county has the 679th highest electricity plants of any county in the country, with 4 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Marion County:
- Bussey, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Hamilton, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Harvey, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Knoxville, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Marysville, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Melcher-Dallas, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Pella, Iowa:
- Pella Electric: 82.06%
- MidAmerican Energy: 1.21%
- Pella Cooperative Electric: 16.73%
- Pleasantville, Iowa:
- Pella Cooperative Electric: 15.54%
- MidAmerican Energy: 84.46%
- Swan, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Marion County, Iowa?
Marion County, Iowa is home to 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Marion County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Marion County, Iowa by total customer count is Pella Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Marion County, Iowa?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Marion County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Marion County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pella Electric | 5,078 |
| 2 | Pella Cooperative Electric | 1,606 |
| 3 | Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | 117 |
