Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Overview

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 15.34 cents, while residents of Buchanan County enjoy an average rate that is 21.65% less at 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest electricity provider in Buchanan County by customer count is Alliant Energy.

During the last year, Buchanan County saw a 14.75% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

Residents in Buchanan County deal with an average of 0.72 outages lasting 77.45 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

Buchanan County released 101,949,531.12 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 1759th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.

Buchanan County is ranked 1460th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the United States when considering pollution per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    351,766 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    101,949,531 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,949.49 kg

Independence, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Independence's inhabitants spend 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 8.14% below the state's average rate of 13.12 cents, which ranks the city 89th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Independence Light and Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Independence results in the release of 30,132,476.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, which is the 63rd highest amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. The city also ranks 213th highest in Iowa in emissions per capita, averaging 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two metrics. There is one electricity plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence

Independence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.121/kWh$138.17/mo.$132.89/mo.
89th12.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Independence
160th$132.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Independence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.18154.42132,66414,834,000
Independence Light and PowerBUNDLED13.6393.9922,4863,064,500

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Jesup, IA Electricity Overview

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In Jesup, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 12,546,949.29 kilograms, which is 142nd largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 213th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Fairbank, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Fairbank's inhabitants spend 11.96 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 8.88% below the state's average rate of 13.12 cents, which ranks the city 80th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $116.23, while the Fairbank average is 22.17% lower at $90.47 per month. This ranks the city 36th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Fairbank, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 7,592,512.9 kilograms, which is 208th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 213th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairbank

Fairbank residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.120/kWh$0.112/kWh$161.63/mo.$90.42/mo.
80th11.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairbank
36th$90.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairbank Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairbank, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.18154.42132,66414,834,000
Fairbank, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.9789.534,443.69531,829.41

Buchanan County, Iowa Details

Buchanan County, Iowa Net Metering

Of the 4 electric providers in Buchanan County, 75.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Buchanan County is 2.73%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Alliant Energy, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, and Independence Light and Power. The United States average is 2.45%, resulting in Buchanan County receiving a rank of 242nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Buchanan County:

  • Aurora, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Brandon, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Fairbank, Iowa:
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 1.44%
    • Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility: 98.56%
  • Hazleton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Independence, Iowa:
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 64.36%
    • Independence Light and Power: 35.64%
  • Lamont, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Quasqueton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 93.06%
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 6.94%
  • Rowley, Iowa:
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Alliant Energy: 50.00%
  • Stanley, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Winthrop, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 86.28%
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 13.72%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County, Iowa?

By total megawatt hours sold, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity company in Buchanan County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Buchanan County, Iowa?

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

Buchanan County, Iowa has 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-18