Webster County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Webster County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With total generation of 1,185,018 megawatt hours, Webster County is ranked 20th highest producer of electricity out of 99 counties in the state for total production.
Webster County generates 1.80% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 0.57 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Webster County as the 20th highest county in Iowa out of 99 counties for non-renewable production per capita a year.
With a population of 37,114 residents, Webster County is the 1288th largest county by population in the US.
There was a 16.53% rise in electricity generated by wind turbines in Webster County over the previous year from 824,480 megawatt hours to 960,754 megawatt hours.
Solar power production in Webster County has grown from 103,326 megawatt hours to 202,940 megawatt hours per year over the past year.
Webster County continues to improve with the reduction of non-renewable fuel type use for electricity generation purposes. The county has accomplished a 1.00% decline in the use of these fuel types in their electricity production facilities during the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
635,275 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,185,018 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,163,694 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
21,324 MWh
Production per Capita
31.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
6,906,138 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
186.08 kg
Recent Energy News in Fort Dodge
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 935 positions to 1,843rd, from last year's value of 908th
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 313 positions to 1,843rd, from last month's value of 2,156th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 324th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 4 positions to 326th, from last month's value of 330th
- In Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 326th, from last year's value of 329th
- In Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.38% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the residential electricity rate decreased by 1.11% to 9.45 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.56 ¢ / kWh
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,129 positions to 2,131st, from last year's value of 1,002nd
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 325 positions to 2,131st, from last month's value of 2,456th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 30 positions to 304th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 30 positions to 304th, from last month's value of 334th
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 7.25% to 7.2 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.76 ¢ / kWh
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 332nd, from last month's value of 330th
- In Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 332nd, from last year's value of 331st
- In Fort Dodge, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.96% to 7.2 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.27 ¢ / kWh
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 614 positions to 22,006th, from last year's value of 21,392nd
- In Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 528 positions to 22,006th, from last month's value of 22,534th
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 14.3% to $42,881.63, from last month's value of $50,034.33
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill increased by 5.51% to $42,881.63, from last year's value of $40,643.4
- In Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 906th, from last year's value of 902nd
- In Fort Dodge, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 906th, from last month's value of 902nd
- In Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 235 positions to 333rd, from last year's value of 568th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 108.83% to 16,598.46 MWhs, from last year's value of 7,948.15 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the total production increased by 108.03% to 13,468 MWhs, from last month's value of 6,474 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the total production national rank increased by 84 positions to 356th, from last month's value of 440th
- In Fort Dodge, the total production national rank dropped by 34 positions to 356th, from last year's value of 322nd
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 2.39% to 16,598.46 MWhs, from last month's value of 16,210.46 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the total production increased by 4.89% to 13,468 MWhs, from last year's value of 12,840 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 12th, from last year's value of 14th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 2 positions to 333rd, from last month's value of 335th
- In Fort Dodge, the total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 13th, from last month's value of 15th
- In Fort Dodge, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 13th, from last year's value of 12th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average solar production increased by 108.83% to 16,598.46 MWhs, from last year's value of 7,948.15 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the solar production increased by 108.03% to 13,468 MWhs, from last month's value of 6,474 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank increased by 14 positions to 32nd, from last year's value of 46th
- In Fort Dodge, the solar production national rank dropped by 27 positions to 58th, from last year's value of 31st
- In Fort Dodge, the solar production national rank increased by 27 positions to 58th, from last month's value of 85th
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average solar production increased by 2.39% to 16,598.46 MWhs, from last month's value of 16,210.46 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the solar production increased by 4.89% to 13,468 MWhs, from last year's value of 12,840 MWhs
- In Fort Dodge, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1 position to 32nd, from last month's value of 31st
Fort Dodge 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
- 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
- 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
- 4,210th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 482 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 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
Fort Dodge Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
13,468 MWh
- 108.03% higher than last month
- 4.89% higher than February last year
- 10.76% higher than the Iowa average
- 41.83% lower than the US average
- 13th in the state out of 101 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 356th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 84 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 34 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
16,598.46 MWh
- 2.39% higher than last month
- 108.83% higher than February last year
- 22.39% higher than the Iowa average
- 35.45% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 101 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 333rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 235 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for February, 2024
13,468 MWh
- 108.03% higher than last month
- 4.89% higher than February last year
- 1,070.91% higher than the Iowa average
- 496.02% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 14 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 58th in the US out of 1,204 cities
- The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar
16,598.46 MWh
- 2.39% higher than last month
- 108.83% higher than February last year
- 1,050.67% higher than the Iowa average
- 819.22% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 14 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 32nd in the US out of 1,204 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 14 since February last year
Fort Dodge, IA Electricity Overview
Fort Dodge's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.85% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 30.87% below the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $88.81 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.3. Customers in the city enjoy a 21.86% markdown compared to the rest of the United States. MidAmerican Energy is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.
For every person in the city there are 2,685.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 1013th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 66,659,775.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Fort Dodge is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Fort Dodge has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.07 | 88.81 | 202,940 | 6,026,295.35 | 667,229,354 |
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Dayton, IA Electricity Overview
Dayton's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.25% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 25.39% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Selling an estimated 2,585.68 megawatt hours, Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city. Non-renewable fuel sources are often used in electricity production in the city, resulting in roughly 0.02 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per resident per year.
For every person in the city there are 5,154.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 46th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 4,700,508.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Dayton is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Dayton has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dayton
Dayton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dayton, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.95 | 90.31 | 16 | 3,518.7 | 420,500.86 |
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Gowrie, IA Electricity Overview
Gowrie's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.82% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.32 cents and 11.19% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Selling an estimated 1,013.19 megawatt hours, Gowrie Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city. Non-renewable fuel sources are often used in electricity production in the city, resulting in roughly 0.01 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per resident per year.
For every person in the city there are 5,149.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 49th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 4,351,734.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Gowrie is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Gowrie has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gowrie
Gowrie residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gowrie, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gowrie Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.22 | 98.01 | 10 | 3,894.36 | 553,954.27 |
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Electricity Production in Webster County, Iowa
Power Plants in Webster County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lundgren Wind ProjectMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Webster County | IA | Wind | 960,754 | ||||
Holliday Creek SolarMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Fort Dodge | IA | Solar | 202,940 | ||||
POET Biorefining - GowriePOET Biorefining - Gowrie (100.00%) | Webster County | IA | Natural Gas | 21,298 | 12,852,670.74 | 603.47 | ||
Dayton (IA)Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility (100.00%) | Dayton | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 16 | 18,002.17 | 1,125.14 | ||
Gowrie | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 10 | 11,779.2 | 1,177.92 |
Webster County, Iowa Details
For every person in the county there are 186.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 6,906,138.45 kilograms, the county ranks 63rd highest in Iowa for total pollution from electricity consumption. Wind makes up 81.08% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Webster County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Solar at 17.13% and Natural Gas at 1.80% of generation. Webster County has the 13th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 5 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Webster County:
- Badger, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Barnum, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Callender, Iowa:
- Callender, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Clare, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Dayton, Iowa:
- Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Duncombe, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Fort Dodge, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Gowrie, Iowa:
- Gowrie Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
- Harcourt, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lehigh, Iowa:
- Prairie Energy: 5.22%
- Midland Power Coop: 12.97%
- MidAmerican Energy: 2.63%
- City of Lehigh, Iowa Electric Utility: 79.19%
- Moorland, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Otho, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Vincent, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Webster County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, Prairie Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Webster County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Webster County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alliant Energy | 963 |
2 | Midland Power Coop | 699 |
3 | Gowrie Municipal Utilities | 602 |
4 | Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility | 467 |
5 | Prairie Energy | 408 |
6 | City of Lehigh, Iowa Electric Utility | 267 |
7 | Callender, Iowa Electric Utility | 200 |
8 | Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association | 135 |
How many electric companies offer service in Webster County, Iowa?
There are 8 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Webster County, Iowa.
How many power plants are located within Webster County, Iowa?
Webster County, Iowa is home to 5 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.