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Benton County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Benton County is the 24th largest county by population in the state, with 25,654 citizens calling the county home.
Citizens of the county experience an average of 1.25 power outages each year, with an average of 85.35 minutes per outage.
Benton County ranks 24th out of 99 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 400,000 megawatt hours.
Residents of Benton County are paying, on average, 17.72% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Benton County is ranked 1362nd out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the US when considering emissions per person. The county emits 4,831.91 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Consumers in Benton County, on average, pay $152.07 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average bill of $113.35.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
438,093 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
123,957,793 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,831.91 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Vinton
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Vinton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.37¢ per kWh
- 1.62% higher than last month
- 4.17% higher than April last year
- 2.02% higher than the Iowa average
- 20.96% lower than the US average
- 430th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 7,298th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 104 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.75¢ per kWh
- 0.33% higher than last month
- 1.69% higher than April last year
- 2.26% higher than the Iowa average
- 14.7% lower than the US average
- 430th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 10,980th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 967 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$85.45 per month
- 8.72% lower than last month
- 4.29% higher than April last year
- 7.63% lower than the Iowa average
- 24.21% lower than the US average
- 375th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 5,180th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 647 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$105.71 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 2.7% lower than April last year
- 6.2% lower than the Iowa average
- 22.31% lower than the US average
- 372nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 4,701st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 54 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 748 since April last year
Vinton, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Vinton's residential electricity rate is 13.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.26% more than the average state price of 13.45 cents and 14.70% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $105.71 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.
Electricity use in Vinton creates 23,922,781.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 85th highest amount of any city in Iowa. This total results in 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, so the city ranks 536th highest in Iowa for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city has the 19th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vinton
Vinton residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vinton, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.80 | 160.2 | 116,509.7 | 13,744,819.27 | |
Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.73 | 90.6 | 15,509.05 | 2,129,793.82 |
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Belle Plaine, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Belle Plaine's residential electricity rate is 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% more than the average state price of 13.45 cents and 12.18% higher than the national average of 16.12. Selling an estimated 4,844.55 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
Electricity use in Belle Plaine creates 11,688,387.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 145th highest amount of any city in Iowa. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Belle Plaine as the 536th highest polluting city in Iowa. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 41,309.26 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belle Plaine, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Atkins, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Atkins' residential electricity rate is 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% more than the average state price of 13.45 cents and 12.18% higher than the national average of 16.12. Selling an estimated 1,667.08 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
Electricity use in Atkins creates 10,828,308.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 152nd highest amount of any city in Iowa. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Atkins as the 536th highest polluting city in Iowa. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 38,269.56 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Atkins
Atkins residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Atkins, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Electricity Production in Benton County, Iowa
Power Plants in Benton County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Vinton | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | -380 | 373,185.87 | -982.07 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Benton County, Iowa?
The largest electricity company in Benton County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many power plants are located within Benton County, Iowa?
There is one electricity plant located in Benton County, Iowa
What electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alliant Energy | 8,864 |
2 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | 3,328 |
3 | Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities | 2,421 |
4 | Linn County REC | 470 |
5 | TIP Rural Electric Cooperative | 53 |
How many electric companies offer service in Benton County, Iowa?
Benton County, Iowa is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.