Buena Vista County, IA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Buena Vista County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Buena Vista County, IA is $183.05
  • The average electricity rate in Buena Vista County, IA is 13.59¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Buena Vista County, IA

The average residential electric bill in Buena Vista County, IA is $183.05 per month. Buena Vista County, IA is the 73rd most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.

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Buena Vista County, Iowa Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Buena Vista County by megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy.

On average, Buena Vista County residents are responsible for 4,593.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,209.53.

In the past 12 months, Buena Vista County saw a 8.47% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Buena Vista County has a population of 20,723 citizens.

Buena Vista County is the 1023rd highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.02 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

Consumers in Buena Vista County pay $183.05 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $114.53.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    362,223 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.48 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    372 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    372 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    95,198,527 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,593.86 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Storm Lake

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Storm Lake Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

10.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.78% lower than last month
  • 5.67% higher than November last year
  • 17.59% lower than the Iowa average
  • 35.76% lower than the US average
  • 280th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 1,457th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 484 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 187 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.24¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 1.16% higher than November last year
  • 16.41% lower than the Iowa average
  • 31.83% lower than the US average
  • 286th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 2,038th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 203 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 475 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$71.74 per month

  • 2.28% lower than last month
  • 7.2% higher than November last year
  • 22.38% lower than the Iowa average
  • 39.33% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
  • 862nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 388 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 254 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$95.42 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 2.28% lower than November last year
  • 14.37% lower than the Iowa average
  • 32.92% lower than the US average
  • 282nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 1,667th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,126 since November last year

Storm Lake, IA Electricity Overview

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Storm Lake averages a residential electricity rate of 11.24 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 16.71% less than the state's average price of 13.50 cents, ranking the city at 286th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. MidAmerican Energy sells an estimated 17,397.83 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $95.42 per month.

Storm Lake is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 76th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 51,197,471.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Storm Lake

Storm Lake residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.087/kWh$158.23/mo.$60.39/mo.
286th11.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Storm Lake
282nd$95.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Storm Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Storm Lake, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.48201.23180,405.4624,322,360.09
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9388.636,166,336.92673,981,281

Alta, IA Electricity Overview

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Alta averages a residential electricity rate of 9.70 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 28.13% less than the state's average price of 13.50 cents, ranking the city at 11th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 0.17 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 45th highest generator in the state out of 1028 cities. The city is ranked 49th in Iowa in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 372 megawatt hours produced.

In Alta, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,669.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 24th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 10,011,545.46 kilograms, the city ranks 153rd worst in Iowa for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Alta is home to one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alta

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.083/kWh$130.88/mo.$74.12/mo.
11th9.70¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alta
279th$94.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alta, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alta Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED9.8095.5737210,295.821,008,663.93

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Lakeside, IA Electricity Overview

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Lakeside averages a residential electricity rate of 12.97 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 3.92% less than the state's average price of 13.50 cents, ranking the city at 366th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Lakeside has the 318th highest population in Iowa, with 907 citizens living within its borders. MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.

Lakeside is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 76th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 4,158,705.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakeside

Lakeside residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.107/kWh$219.72/mo.$129.56/mo.
366th12.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lakeside
989th$169.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lakeside Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lakeside, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.48201.23180,405.4624,322,360.09
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9388.636,166,336.92673,981,281

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Buena Vista County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Buena Vista County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Alta Municipal UtilitiesAlta Municipal Utilities (100.00%)
Alta IA Distillate Fuel Oil 37213278,626.161674959

Buena Vista County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Buena Vista County, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the county's citizens emit 4,593.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 15th highest polluting county out of 99 counties in the state. At 4,593.86 kilograms per person and 3,200,517 residents in the county, the county emits 95,198,526.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. There is one power generation plant in Buena Vista County.

Buena Vista County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Buena Vista County offering electricity. Of those 6, 5 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Iowa has commendable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Buena Vista County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 companies average a yearly energy loss of 1.61% of electricity produced. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Iowa average is 1.66%, resulting in a rank of 104th best in the nation and a state rank of 31st best out of 3221 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Buena Vista County:

  • Albert City, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Alta, Iowa:
    • Alta Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
  • Lakeside, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 50.59%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 49.41%
  • Linn Grove, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 2.61%
    • Alliant Energy: 97.39%
  • Marathon, Iowa:
    • Marathon, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Newell, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Rembrandt, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Sioux Rapids, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Storm Lake, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 2.93%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 97.07%
  • Truesdale, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

The largest electricity supplier in Buena Vista County, Iowa by total revenue is MidAmerican Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

There are 6 electricity companies operating in Buena Vista County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

How many power plants are in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

There is one active electricity plant located in Buena Vista County, Iowa

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Published: 2025-06-04