Union County, IA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Union County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Union County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Electricity from wind energy generated in Union County totals 739,033 megawatt hours, making Union County 24th in Iowa out of 99 counties for wind power generation.

Union County is the 26 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 99 counties in the state, with a population of 12,193 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 814,910.

Union County is ranked 2768th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 768.31 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Union County produces 9.31% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, resulting in a ranking of 15th out of 99 counties in the state for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

There was a 60.43% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the last 12 months in Union County.

Union County is the 62nd most populated county in the state, with 12,193 citizens residing in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    208,706 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    814,910 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    739,033 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    75,877 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    66.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    9,368,008 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    768.31 kg

Recent Energy News in Creston

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Creston 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

Creston, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Creston is approximately 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.24% higher than the state's average rate of 13.32 cents. This means the city is 642nd out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 7,952.85 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Releasing 39,030,087.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Creston is the 53rd highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Creston has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Creston

Creston 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.
642nd18.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Creston
444th$130.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Creston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Creston, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552

Afton, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Afton is approximately 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.14% higher than the average state rate of 13.32 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. With a population of 914 citizens, the city is the 314th largest city by population in the state.

Releasing 4,697,590.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Afton is the 312th highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Afton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton

Afton 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.
443rd13.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Afton
303rd$95.56Average residential monthly electricity bill for Afton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Afton, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.6694.983,595.46491,215.33
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552

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Lorimor, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Lorimor is approximately 18.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.24% higher than the state's average rate of 13.32 cents. This means the city is 642nd out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Alliant Energy has an estimated 24 residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers in the city.

Releasing 2,271,701.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lorimor is the 503rd highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 5,139.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Lorimor has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lorimor

Lorimor 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.
642nd18.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lorimor
444th$130.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lorimor Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lorimor, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.01130.313,589,309.84646,363,552

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Electricity Production in Union County, Iowa

Power Plants in Union County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Southern Hills Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%)
Union County IA Wind 739,033
Union County IA Natural Gas 75,87736,578,204.46482.07

Union County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Union County results in the release of 9,368,007.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 62nd highest amount in Iowa out of 99 counties. This total results in 768.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2768th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Union County is Wind. The county produces 739,033 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 9.31% and 0.00% of generation, respectively. Union County is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 47th most plants within a county in Iowa.

WIND
Wind
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Wind
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Wind
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Wind
Wind
Wind
90.69%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
9.31%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Union County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 5 providers in Union County, only one of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Iowa has commendable regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Union County averages out to about 1.57% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Union County a rank of 37th best in the United States out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Union County:

  • Afton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 1.66%
    • Afton, Iowa Electric Utility: 98.34%
  • Arispe, Iowa:
    • Southwest Iowa REC: 12.69%
    • Alliant Energy: 87.31%
  • Creston, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Cromwell, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Lorimor, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Shannon City, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Thayer, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%

* 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 Union County, Iowa?

The largest electricity company in Union County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.

Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy7,254
2Afton, Iowa Electric Utility509
3Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa462
4Southwest Iowa REC454
5Clarke Electric231

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

Union County, Iowa is home to 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

Union County, Iowa has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-13