Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With 7,091 residents living within the county and 1,355,264 megawatt hours produced per year, Pocahontas County has a per capita production rate of 191.12 megawatt hours. The city is 196th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Pocahontas County is 13.06 cents. This is approximately 18.45% less than the national average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Pocahontas County has been curtailed by 60.30% over the past year.
Pocahontas County is the 91st largest county by population in Iowa, with 7,091 citizens calling the county home.
With total generation of 1,355,264 megawatt hours, Pocahontas County is the 18th highest producer of electricity in the state out of 99 counties.
Pocahontas County is 93rd in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 191.08 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
121,376 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,355,264 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,354,917 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
347 MWh
Production per Capita
191.12 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
23,832 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3.36 kg
Recent Energy News in Pocahontas
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 935 positions to 1,843rd, from last year's value of 908th
- In Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 313 positions to 1,843rd, from last month's value of 2,156th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 4 positions to 326th, from last month's value of 330th
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 326th, from last year's value of 329th
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.38% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate decreased by 1.11% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.56 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,129 positions to 2,131st, from last year's value of 1,002nd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 196 positions to 1,626th, from last year's value of 1,822nd
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 325 positions to 2,131st, from last month's value of 2,456th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 30 positions to 304th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 30 positions to 304th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 20 positions to 1,626th, from last month's value of 1,606th
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 7.25% to 7.2 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.76 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 2.3% to 8.55 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 8.75 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 332nd, from last month's value of 330th
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 332nd, from last year's value of 331st
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.96% to 7.2 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.27 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.07% to 8.55 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.55 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,424 positions to 23,070th, from last year's value of 21,646th
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 614 positions to 22,006th, from last year's value of 21,392nd
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 528 positions to 22,006th, from last month's value of 22,534th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 18 positions to 23,070th, from last month's value of 23,052nd
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 14.3% to $42,881.63, from last month's value of $50,034.33
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 4.53% to $56,232.31, from last year's value of $53,792.93
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill increased by 5.51% to $42,881.63, from last year's value of $40,643.4
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 906th, from last year's value of 902nd
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 906th, from last month's value of 902nd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 0.33% to $56,232.31, from last month's value of $56,045.79
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,666th
- In Pocahontas, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 4 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 97th
- In Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 50 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 949th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 6 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 75th
- In Pocahontas, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,373 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,326th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 22 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 79th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 281 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 727th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 9 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 72nd
Pocahontas 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 increased by 4 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 increased by 313 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
- 334th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 1,582nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,208 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 433 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
- 5th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 323 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 324 since February last year
- 3,168th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 826 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,516 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
Pocahontas, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Pocahontas are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.65% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 33.20% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $92.75 per month, while the state average is $113.66. Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 7,529,507.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Pocahontas is the 218th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 267th worst in Iowa for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,139.6 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city has the 23rd highest number of power plants of any city in Iowa, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pocahontas
Pocahontas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pocahontas, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.22 | 195.99 | 184,628 | 22,558,900 | |
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.07 | 88.81 | 6,026,295.35 | 667,229,354 | |
| Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.58 | 85.78 | 9,124.26 | 965,589.69 |
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Laurens, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Laurens are billed a residential electricity rate of 8.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 37.58% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 48.11% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The city has encouraged a 60.30% decrease in non-renewable fuel type use in their electric generation plants. The Iowa average monthly residential power bill is $113.66, while the Laurens average is 3.37% lower at $109.83 per month. This is the 376th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Emitting 6,847,194.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Laurens is the 233rd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 19th worst in Iowa in emissions per resident, averaging 5,263.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Laurens, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Laurens.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens
Laurens residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | BUNDLED | 8.31 | 109.83 | 347 | 10,480.64 | 871,150.62 |
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Rolfe, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Rolfe are billed a residential electricity rate of 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.24% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 12.43% above the nationwide average of 16.02. Alliant Energy has an estimated 59 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. Rolfe is home to 711 residents, which is the 389th most populated city in Iowa.
Emitting 3,654,252.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Rolfe is the 385th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Rolfe, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rolfe
Rolfe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rolfe, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Pocahontas County, Iowa
Power Plants in Pocahontas County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pomeroy Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pocahontas County | IA | Wind | 947,696 | ||||
Pocahontas Prairie Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pocahontas County | IA | Wind | 407,221 | ||||
| Laurens | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 347 | 264,772.64 | 763.03 | |||
West Diesel Generation UnitPocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility (100.00%) | Pocahontas | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,333.49 |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Details
Coming in as the 81st worst ranked county out of 99 counties in the state, Pocahontas County emits 23,832.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2897th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 3.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Wind is the fuel of choice in Pocahontas County, with 99.97% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 4 power producing plants in Pocahontas County, which is the 679th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.
Providers In Each City in Pocahontas County:
- Fonda, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 9.07%
- Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.93%
- Havelock, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Laurens, Iowa:
- Laurens Municipal Power and Communications: 100.00%
- Palmer, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Plover, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Pocahontas, Iowa:
- Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.86%
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 6.24%
- MidAmerican Energy: 2.90%
- Rolfe, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Varina, 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 located in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
Pocahontas County, Iowa is home to 4 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
The largest electricity provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 3,685 |
| 2 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 1,599 |
| 3 | Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | 1,162 |
| 4 | Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | 829 |
| 5 | Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility | 360 |
| 6 | Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association | 49 |
How many electric companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
There are 6 electricity companies operating in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
