Cass County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cass County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Cass County has emissions of 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 2,545.56.

When calculating by number of customers, Atlantic Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity company in Cass County.

Cass County ranks 7th in Iowa out of 99 counties in electricity generated from wind turbines.

Residents in the county are faced with an average of 0.72 power outages per year, with an average of 77.45 minutes per outage.

Cass County saw a 49.64% rise in the amount of power produced by wind turbines around the county.

Cass County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 19.60% lower than the national average price, at 12.64 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    224,708 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,483,774 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,483,774 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    112.77 MWh

Atlantic, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Atlantic home are paying a residential electricity rate of 8.34 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 37.45% lower than Iowa's average rate of 13.33 cents, which ranks the city 3rd best for average electricity price out of 1028 cities in the state. Atlantic Municipal Utilities has an estimated 325 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $76.7. This is 48.05% below the nationwide average of $147.64.

Emissions in Atlantic average 5,172.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 29th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 35,147,016.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 60th highest for total pollution in Iowa. The residents of Atlantic must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Atlantic

Atlantic residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.086/kWh$0.083/kWh$80.11/mo.$73.75/mo.
3rd8.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Atlantic
8th$76.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Atlantic Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Atlantic, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Atlantic Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED8.3476.715742,249.383,521,591.67

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Griswold, IA Electricity Overview

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Emissions in Griswold average 5,172.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 721st highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,591,453.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 266th highest for total pollution in Iowa. The residents of Griswold must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.

Anita, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Anita home are paying a residential electricity rate of 8.85 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 33.62% lower than Iowa's average rate of 13.33 cents, which ranks the city 6th best for average electricity price out of 1028 cities in the state. Anita, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 7,444.32 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other supplier. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $76.33 per month, while the state average is $122.45. Patrons in Anita have a 37.66% reduction compared to other citizens of Iowa.

Emissions in Anita average 5,172.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 29th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,048,342.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 291st highest for total pollution in Iowa. The residents of Anita must import electricity from outside city limits because there are no electricity facilities in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anita

Anita residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.087/kWh$154.95/mo.$76.33/mo.
6th8.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Anita
6th$76.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Anita Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Anita, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Anita, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED8.5670.031484,928.88421,871.63
Farmers Electric Cooperative IowaBUNDLED13.49171.0274,482.510,045,715.06
Guthrie County RECBUNDLED10.63133.0170,831.637,530,710.56

Electricity Production in Cass County, Iowa

Power Plants in Cass County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rolling Hills Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%)
Cass County IA Wind 1,483,774

Cass County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Cass County average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 2929th worst polluting county based on pollution per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 2929th highest for total emissions in the United States. About 100.00% of electricity in Cass County comes from generation using Wind. Cass County is home to one electricity generation plant.

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Cass County, Iowa Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Cass County include Atlantic Municipal Utilities, Alliant Energy, and Nishnabotna Valley REC Iowa has commendable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Cass County is about 1.11% of all electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The US average for energy loss is 2.45% while the state average is 2.02%, resulting in a rank of 19th best in the United States and a state rank of best out of 3221 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Cass County:

  • Anita, Iowa:
    • Guthrie County REC: 2.07%
    • Anita, Iowa Electric Utility: 92.99%
    • Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa: 4.94%
  • Atlantic, Iowa:
    • Atlantic Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
  • Cumberland, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Massena, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Wiota, Iowa:
    • Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa: 54.58%
    • Alliant Energy: 45.42%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Cass County, Iowa?

There is one active electricity plant located in Cass County, Iowa

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

There are 7 electricity providers operating in Cass County, Iowa.

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

The largest electricity supplier in Cass County, Iowa by total revenue is Atlantic Municipal Utilities.

Which electricity companies offer service in Cass County, Iowa?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-08-23