Cherokee County, IA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Cherokee County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Cherokee County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Consumers in Cherokee County deal with an average of 1.01 outages lasting 90.35 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.

In Cherokee County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 11.29% in the last year.

Cherokee County is ranked as the 640th highest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country for total electricity production, producing 1,101,047 megawatt hours.

Cherokee County has a population of 11,606 citizens.

Cherokee County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 94.87 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Cherokee County benefit from an average rate that is 24.28% below that at 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    198,707 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,101,047 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,101,047 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    94.87 MWh

Cherokee, IA Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Cherokee home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.62% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.21 cents and 31.24% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $90.19 per month, while the Iowa average is $113.29. Patrons in the city have a 20.39% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 67th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 26,363,680.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cherokee

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
280th11.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cherokee
254th$90.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cherokee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cherokee, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.22195.99184,62822,558,900
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298

Marcus, IA Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Marcus home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.71% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.21 cents and 31.33% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $89.04 per month, while the Iowa average is $113.29. Patrons in the city have a 21.40% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 306th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 5,671,704.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marcus

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
51st11.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marcus
25th$89.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marcus Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marcus, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298

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Aurelia, IA Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Aurelia home have an average residential electricity rate of 10.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.08% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.21 cents and 36.58% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Aurelia, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 914 citizens, the city is the 314th most populated city in the state.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 306th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 4,687,104.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aurelia

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
23rd10.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Aurelia
286th$93.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Aurelia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Aurelia, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aurelia, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.1493.624,931.68499,951.81
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298

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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, Iowa

Power Plants in Cherokee County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Glaciers Edge Wind ProjectEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Cherokee County IA Wind 812,885
Storm Lake IIALLETE (100.00%)
Cherokee County IA Wind 160,475
Storm Lake 1ALLETE (100.00%)
Cherokee County IA Wind 109,579

Cherokee County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 2957th worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has 3 power plants in the county. This is the 840th most plants within a single county in the United States. Cherokee County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced by Wind.

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Cherokee County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 4 suppliers in Cherokee County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Iowa has commendable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Cherokee County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 2.31% of electricity produced. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Cherokee County is ranked as the 206th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cherokee County:

  • Aurelia, Iowa:
    • Aurelia, Iowa Electric Utility: 97.71%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 2.29%
  • Cherokee, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 1.07%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 98.93%
  • Cleghorn, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Larrabee, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Marcus, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Meriden, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Quimby, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 90.71%
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 9.29%
  • Washta, Iowa:
    • North West Rural Electric Cooperative: 11.91%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 88.09%

* 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 Cherokee County, Iowa?

By total megawatt hours sold, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Cherokee County, Iowa.

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

Cherokee County, Iowa has 4 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, Iowa?

How many power plants are in Cherokee County, Iowa?

There are 3 electricity plants in Cherokee County, Iowa

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21