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Audubon County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Audubon County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Audubon County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 27.74 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 6th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Audubon County totals $176.39. In contrast, the Iowa average bill is $113.82

Usage of non-renewable fuels has increased by 27.14% in Audubon County power generating plants.

Audubon County produces 71.99% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 71.28 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

Audubon County ranks 97th out of 99 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 96,911.7 megawatt hours.

The burning of natural gas in Audubon County yields a total of 150,868.54 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 6th in the state out of 99 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    96,912 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    560,140 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    403,228 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    156,912 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    99.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    15,152,722 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,678.58 kg

Recent Energy News in Audubon

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Audubon Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.56¢ per kWh

  • 2.04% higher than last month
  • 5.54% higher than January last year
  • 29.5% lower than the Iowa average
  • 38.8% lower than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
  • 2,156th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 855 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,053 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.92¢ per kWh

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 0.27% lower than January last year
  • 28.39% lower than the Iowa average
  • 35.64% 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 January last year
  • 1,634th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 415 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$92.13 per month

  • 11.98% higher than last month
  • 1.59% higher than January last year
  • 25.2% lower than the Iowa average
  • 38.97% lower than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2,790th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,289 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,536 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$89.17 per month

  • 0.13% higher than last month
  • 3.55% lower than January last year
  • 22.52% lower than the Iowa average
  • 32.79% 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 January last year
  • 1,684th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 215 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.76¢ per kWh

  • 5.99% higher than last month
  • 4.29% higher than January last year
  • 25.94% lower than the Iowa average
  • 41.79% lower than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 2,456th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,133 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,257 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.55¢ per kWh

  • 0.31% higher than last month
  • 2.11% lower than January last year
  • 25.6% lower than the Iowa average
  • 39.6% 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 January last year
  • 1,606th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$317.66 per month

  • 4.21% higher than last month
  • 1.57% lower than January last year
  • 29.08% lower than the Iowa average
  • 80.51% lower than the US average
  • 332nd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 3,400th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 798 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 924 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$344.66 per month

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 3.73% lower than January last year
  • 24.37% lower than the Iowa average
  • 78.94% lower than the US average
  • 334th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4,233rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 82 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 503 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

5.68¢ per kWh

  • 8% higher than last month
  • 4.78% higher than January last year
  • 15.97% lower than the Iowa average
  • 42.19% lower than the US average
  • 328th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 3,994th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,705 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,398 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.26¢ per kWh

  • 0.35% higher than last month
  • 1.18% lower than January last year
  • 14.64% lower than the Iowa average
  • 38.8% lower than the US average
  • 321st in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since January last year
  • 3,077th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 543 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 965 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$50,034.33 per month

  • 3.31% higher than last month
  • 7.17% higher than January last year
  • 28.44% higher than the Iowa average
  • 48.42% higher than the US average
  • 902nd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22,534th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 271 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,258 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$56,045.79 per month

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 4.52% higher than January last year
  • 29.43% higher than the Iowa average
  • 63.82% 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 January last year
  • 23,052nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 324 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,410 since January last year

Audubon, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Audubon are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.65% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 30.95% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $89.16 per month, while the state average is $113.82. MidAmerican Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 10,645,769.86 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 5,155.34 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
52nd11.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Audubon
25th$89.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Audubon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Audubon, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0589.166,054,748.63669,267,182

Exira, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Exira are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.65% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 30.95% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Exira has the 356th largest population in the state, with 797 residents . MidAmerican Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 4,108,803.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Exira is the 353rd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,155.34 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
52nd11.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Exira
25th$89.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Exira Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Exira, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0589.166,054,748.63669,267,182

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Kimballton, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Kimballton are billed a residential electricity rate of 9.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.25% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 43.04% below the nationwide average of 16.01 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 1,293,989.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kimballton is the 634th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,155.34 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.076/kWh$203.56/mo.$70.56/mo.
9th9.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kimballton
6th$74.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kimballton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kimballton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kimballton, Iowa Utility CompanyBUNDLED9.0773.471,536.25139,293.23
Nishnabotna Valley RECBUNDLED14.02205.7562,137.138,713,288.37

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Electricity Production in Audubon County, Iowa

Power Plants in Audubon County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Audubon County IA Wind 403,228
Audubon County IA Natural Gas 156,91287,581,228.06558.16

Audubon County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Audubon County results in the release of 15,152,721.67 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 2647th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 2,678.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2351st worst for pollution per capita. Wind is the primary fuel in Audubon County, with 71.99% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 26.93% and 1.08% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Audubon County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is 1111th highest in the country.

WIND
Wind
Wind
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Wind
Wind
71.99%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
26.93%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.08%

Audubon County, Iowa Net Metering

Of the 6 electricity companies in Audubon County, 5 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

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 Guthrie County REC.

Which electricity companies offer service in Audubon County, Iowa?

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

There are 6 electricity companies operating in Audubon County, Iowa.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-01-16