Audubon County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Audubon County, Iowa Electricity Overview
As the 6th highest county in Iowa for non-renewable generation per capita, Audubon County produces 40.63 megawatt hours per person a year.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Audubon County totals $148.58. In contrast, the Iowa average bill is $113.18
Regrettably, over the last year, there has been a 46.47% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources in Audubon County.
Audubon County is the 11 highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 99 counties in Iowa, with a population of 5,657 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 639,593.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has fallen by 7.88% throughout the previous year in Audubon County.
Audubon County released 19,737,289.18 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 2608th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
96,689 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
639,593 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
409,757 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
229,836 MWh
Production per Capita
113.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
19,737,289 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,489 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Audubon
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Rates and Production Categories
Audubon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.21¢ per kWh
- 15.93% higher than last month
- 0.06% higher than May last year
- 14.16% lower than the Iowa average
- 25.93% lower than the US average
- 275th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since May last year
- 4,884th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,895 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 673 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.02¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 0.71% higher than May last year
- 18.1% lower than the Iowa average
- 31.76% lower than the US average
- 266th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since May last year
- 2,438th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 180 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$76.44 per month
- 13.82% higher than last month
- 0.26% lower than May last year
- 21.1% lower than the Iowa average
- 38.46% lower than the US average
- 244th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 1,983rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 59 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$88.65 per month
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 3.25% lower than May last year
- 21.17% lower than the Iowa average
- 35.16% lower than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since May last year
- 2,202nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 315 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 643 since May last year
Audubon, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Audubon are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.01% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 31.88% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. MidAmerican Energy has an estimated 164 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $88.65 per month.
Emitting 9,826,082.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Audubon is the 163rd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,758.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Audubon, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Audubon
Audubon residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Audubon, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.58 | 5,987,214.9 | 667,475,988 |
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Exira, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Exira are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.01% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 31.88% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. With a population of 797 residents, the city is the 356th largest city by population in Iowa. Customers in the city experience 0.92 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 94.9 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emitting 3,792,439.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Exira is the 352nd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,758.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Exira, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Exira
Exira residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Exira, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.58 | 5,987,214.9 | 667,475,988 |
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Kimballton, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Kimballton are billed a residential electricity rate of 9.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.79% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 40.83% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Kimballton has the 643rd largest population in the state, with 251 residents . Kimballton, Iowa Utility Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 1,194,356.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kimballton is the 633rd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,758.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Kimballton, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kimballton
Kimballton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kimballton, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimballton, Iowa Utility Company | BUNDLED | 9.44 | 74.47 | 1,575.25 | 148,709.11 | |
| Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 14.60 | 208.43 | 63,714.48 | 9,302,285.13 |
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Electricity Production in Audubon County, Iowa
Power Plants in Audubon County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Audubon County | IA | Wind | 423,776 | ||||
| Audubon County | IA | Natural Gas | 229,836 | 130,560,534.09 | 568.06 |
Audubon County, Iowa Details
Electricity use in Audubon County results in the release of 19,737,289.18 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 2608th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,489 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2227th worst for pollution per capita. Wind is the primary fuel in Audubon County, with 64.07% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 35.57% and 0.36% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Audubon County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is 1037th highest in the country.
Providers In Each City in Audubon County:
- Audubon, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Brayton, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Exira, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Gray, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 56.68%
- Western Iowa Power Cooperative: 43.32%
- Kimballton, Iowa:
- Kimballton, Iowa Utility Company: 98.98%
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 1.02%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Audubon County, Iowa?
Audubon County, Iowa is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Audubon County, Iowa?
The largest electricity provider in Audubon County, Iowa by total customer count is MidAmerican Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Audubon County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidAmerican Energy | 9,544 |
| 2 | Guthrie County REC | 999 |
| 3 | Nishnabotna Valley REC | 450 |
| 4 | Atlantic Municipal Utilities | 274 |
| 5 | Kimballton, Iowa Utility Company | 216 |
| 6 | Raccoon Valley Electric | 135 |
| 7 | Western Iowa Power Cooperative | 78 |
How many electric companies offer service in Audubon County, Iowa?
There are 7 electricity companies operating in Audubon County, Iowa.
