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Muscatine County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Muscatine County, Iowa Electricity Overview

About 494,265.72 megawatt hours of electricity in Muscatine County are created per year using natural gas. This is 11.46 megawatt hours per citizen in the county per year.

Muscatine County has seen year over year increase of 6.52% in electricity production from solar energy.

Muscatine County is 128th out of 3230 counties in the United States for megawatt hours per capita produced from coal, averaging 11.46 megawatt hours per person.

Muscatine County's average residential electricity rate is 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.68% lower than the US average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

The county is ranked as the 45th largest producer of electricity out of 99 counties in Iowa for total electricity generation, producing 498,917.06 megawatt hours.

The largest supplier in Muscatine County by total customers is Muscatine Water,Electric and Communications.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    738,507 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    498,917 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,153 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    495,764 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    11.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    346,753,726 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,036.94 kg

Recent Energy News in Muscatine

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Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Coal

Muscatine Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,144,000.92 MWh

  • 93.24% lower than last month
  • 78.81% lower than February last year
  • 55.62% lower than the Iowa average
  • 77.8% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 101 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 295th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 111 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 50 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

21,915,585.81 MWh

  • 13.4% lower than last month
  • 37.75% lower than February last year
  • 229.83% higher than the Iowa average
  • 88.08% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 101 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 206th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,085 MWh

  • 96.39% lower than last month
  • 87.47% lower than February last year
  • 82.85% lower than the Iowa average
  • 90.99% lower than the US average
  • 16th in the state out of 101 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
  • 538th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 330 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 244 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

39,411.69 MWh

  • 14.12% lower than last month
  • 38.82% lower than February last year
  • 190.61% higher than the Iowa average
  • 53.28% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 101 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 243rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

13,779.44 MWh

  • 745.45% higher than last month
  • 84.59% lower than February last year
  • 62.99% lower than the Iowa average
  • 84.14% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 81 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 56th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

33,400.04 MWh

  • 1.07% higher than last month
  • 0.41% lower than February last year
  • 7.1% higher than the Iowa average
  • 70.13% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 81 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since February last year
  • 86th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 191 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

17.47 MWh

  • 343.84% higher than last month
  • 90.91% lower than February last year
  • 62.3% lower than the Iowa average
  • 83.81% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 81 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 54th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 55 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

74.54 MWh

  • 0.52% lower than last month
  • 5.7% lower than February last year
  • 81.64% higher than the Iowa average
  • 49.25% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 81 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 78th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 140 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

12.5 MWh

  • 93.37% lower than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • 99.78% lower than the Iowa average
  • 99.97% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 44 since February last year
  • 316th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 739 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

51.97 MWh

  • 15.34% lower than last month
  • 66.92% lower than February last year
  • 99.23% lower than the Iowa average
  • 99.88% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 340th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 291 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

7,056.98 MWh

  • 87.56% lower than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • 99.61% lower than the Iowa average
  • 99.95% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since February last year
  • 327th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 739 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

15,983.3 MWh

  • 13.5% lower than last month
  • 65.89% lower than February last year
  • 99.3% lower than the Iowa average
  • 99.91% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 348th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 332 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,055.04 MWh

  • 96.43% lower than last month
  • 87.5% lower than February last year
  • 94.03% lower than the Iowa average
  • 94.92% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 48th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

39,285.19 MWh

  • 14.14% lower than last month
  • 38.79% lower than February last year
  • 23.76% lower than the Iowa average
  • 19.55% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 37th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,123,164.5 MWh

  • 93.29% lower than last month
  • 78.83% lower than February last year
  • 93.51% lower than the Iowa average
  • 94.72% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 44th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

21,866,202.47 MWh

  • 13.42% lower than last month
  • 37.74% lower than February last year
  • 52.43% lower than the Iowa average
  • 55.13% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 39th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since February last year

Muscatine, IA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Muscatine home pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.96% less than the average Iowa rate of 13.32 cents. Around 20.8 megawatt hours per person are generated in the city from coal use, which ranks them 3rd out of 1028 cities in the state. The city generates 99.71% of its electricity, or 494,265.72 megawatt hours, from the use of coal, which makes the city 4th out of 1028 cities in Iowa.

Muscatine residents average 9,488.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 4th highest in the state out of 1028 in this category. With total emissions of 225,427,942.78 kilograms, the city ranks 14th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Around 99.71% of electricity in Muscatine comes from production using Coal. Adding Coal totals to Distillate Fuel Oil (0.16%) and Natural Gas (0.14%), these three fuel types make up 495,718 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) electricity production in the city. Muscatine has one electricity producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Muscatine

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.123/kWh$0.113/kWh$109.73/mo.$102.10/mo.
384th12.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Muscatine
375th$109.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Muscatine Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Muscatine, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBUNDLED13.37160.24301,35640,294,900
Muscatine Water,Electric and CommunicationsBUNDLED12.06101.02495,718101,80912,281,100

West Liberty, IA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call West Liberty home pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.04% more than the average Iowa rate of 13.32 cents. West Liberty, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 22,093.27 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other providers. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the West Liberty average is 27.19% less at $100.7 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. West Liberty averages 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 880th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. A total of 19,772,023.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 104th highest in Iowa for total pollution. The city is home to one power plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Liberty

West Liberty residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
440th13.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Liberty
335th$100.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Liberty Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Liberty, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552
Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBUNDLED13.37160.24301,35640,294,900
West Liberty, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.1992.9711,527.721,520,563.67

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Wilton, IA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Wilton home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.65% less than the average Iowa rate of 13.32 cents. Production from non-renewable fuels accounts for 0.02 megawatt hours per resident in the city. There has been a 6.52% increase in the usage of renewable fuel sources (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Wilton over the course of the last year. It's great to see these fuels slowly replace nonrenewable fuels like coal and natural gas.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Wilton averages 4,820.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 1008th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity use of 14,056,497.48 kilograms. Over 98.56% of electricity in Wilton comes from production using Solar. Wilton is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 10th most power plants within a city in Iowa.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilton

Wilton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.087/kWh$162.59/mo.$54.47/mo.
359th11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wilton
338th$101.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wilton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wilton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552
Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBUNDLED13.37160.24301,35640,294,900
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0788.816,026,295.35667,229,354
Wilton, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.3781.8346.0611,556.341,313,848.83

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Electricity Production in Muscatine County, Iowa

Power Plants in Muscatine County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Muscatine IA Coal 495,718274,783,309.99554.31
Wilton IA Solar 3,153
Wilton IA Distillate Fuel Oil 46.0630,003.62651.4

Muscatine County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Muscatine County residents average 8,036.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 346,753,726.06 kilograms, the county ranks 13th highest in Iowa for total emissions from electricity consumption. Coal is the fuel of choice in Muscatine County, with 99.07% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Other fuel sources used include Solar at 0.63% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.16%. Muscatine County has the 679th highest power plants of any county in the country, with 3 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.07%
SOLAR
Solar
0.63%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.16%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.14%

Muscatine County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 5 companies in Muscatine County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are commendable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss amount for these 3 providers is 2.09%. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Muscatine County ranks 164th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Muscatine County:

  • Atalissa, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Conesville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Fruitland, Iowa:
    • Muscatine Water,Electric and Communications: 32.66%
    • Eastern Iowa Light & Power: 67.34%
  • Muscatine, Iowa:
    • Eastern Iowa Light & Power: 14.71%
    • Muscatine Water,Electric and Communications: 85.29%
  • Nichols, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Stockton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • West Liberty, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 7.98%
    • Eastern Iowa Light & Power: 7.06%
    • West Liberty, Iowa Electric Utility: 84.96%
  • Wilton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 1.10%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 8.18%
    • Wilton, Iowa Electric Utility: 66.75%
    • Eastern Iowa Light & Power: 23.97%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Muscatine County, Iowa?

By total megawatt hours sold, Muscatine Water,Electric and Communications is the largest electricity supplier in Muscatine County, Iowa.

How many power plants are in Muscatine County, Iowa?

There are 3 electricity plants in Muscatine County, Iowa

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

Muscatine County, Iowa is home to 5 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Muscatine County, Iowa?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29