Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Buchanan County, IA is $177.31
- The average electricity rate in Buchanan County, IA is 14.26¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Buchanan County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Buchanan County, IA is $177.31 per month. Buchanan County, IA is the 68th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Overview
No electricity production takes place in Buchanan County.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Buchanan County totals $177.31. In contrast, the Iowa average bill is $113.67
Buchanan County's average residential electricity rate is 14.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.76% lower than the US average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Buchanan County is the 32nd largest county in the state, with 20,598 citizens residing within its borders.
Buchanan County emits 4,739.92 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Iowa average of 4,792.43.
Emitting 97,632,795.16 kilograms of CO2 gases, Buchanan County has the 1801st highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
361,254 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.54 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
97,632,795 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,739.92 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Independence
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Independence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.17¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 6.1% higher than November last year
- 6.75% higher than the Iowa average
- 16.79% lower than the US average
- 416th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
- 9,468th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,650 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 548 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.98¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 4.63% higher than November last year
- 3.92% higher than the Iowa average
- 15.25% lower than the US average
- 412th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 10,918th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 214 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 793 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$133.36 per month
- 5.85% higher than last month
- 2.39% higher than November last year
- 44.3% higher than the Iowa average
- 12.79% higher than the US average
- 945th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 22,304th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,761 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 24 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.79 per month
- 0.18% higher than last month
- 2.3% higher than November last year
- 30.84% higher than the Iowa average
- 2.5% higher than the US average
- 936th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 17,664th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,975 since November last year
Independence, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Independence's inhabitants spend 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 3.46% above the state's average rate of 13.51 cents, which ranks the city 412th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in Independence experience 0.38 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 27.3 minutes. Independence Light and Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Independence results in the release of 28,856,610.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, which is the 63rd highest amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. The city also ranks 229th highest in Iowa in emissions per capita, averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two metrics. There is one electricity plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 188.95 | 125,805.26 | 17,462,898.11 | |
| Independence Light and Power | BUNDLED | 15.11 | 96.59 | 21,795.76 | 3,293,852.21 |
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Jesup, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Jesup's inhabitants spend 11.53 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 14.67% below the state's average rate of 13.51 cents, which ranks the city 297th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 0.83 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 82.74 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy.
In Jesup, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 12,015,687.72 kilograms, which is 142nd largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 229th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jesup
Jesup residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jesup, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 188.95 | 125,805.26 | 17,462,898.11 | |
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 89.12 | 6,190,167.65 | 678,988,835 |
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Fairbank, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Fairbank's inhabitants spend 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.54% below the state's average rate of 13.51 cents, which ranks the city 349th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 0.65 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 51.58 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility.
In Fairbank, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 7,271,031.55 kilograms, which is 207th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 10th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairbank
Fairbank residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairbank, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 188.95 | 125,805.26 | 17,462,898.11 | |
| Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.79 | 90.8 | 4,472.72 | 571,931.07 |
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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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 3,872 |
| 2 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | 3,576 |
| 3 | Independence Light and Power | 3,332 |
| 4 | MidAmerican Energy | 1,936 |
| 5 | Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility | 391 |
How many electric companies offer service in Buchanan County, Iowa?
Buchanan County, Iowa has 5 electricity providers offering service in the area.
