Decatur County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Decatur County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Consumers in the county deal with an average of 0.72 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting on average 81.55 minutes.

Decatur County is ranked as the 86th largest consuming county out of 99 counties in the state with 129,600.69 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.

There was a 7.13% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the last 12 months in Decatur County.

Decatur County has a population of 7,645 residents.

At an average residential price of 13.75 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Decatur County enjoy a 4.90% discount from the US average rate.

Decatur County is the 74 highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 99 counties in Iowa, with a population of 7,645 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 124.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    129,601 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.95 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    124 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    124 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    38,875,107 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,085.04 kg

Lamoni, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.62 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lamoni, which is 18.18% below the average state price of 12.98 cents and 26.58% below the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. Lamoni Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Iowa average monthly residential electricity bill is $115.05, while the Lamoni average is 33.43% lower at $76.59 per month. This ranks the city 6th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Lamoni is home to one power plant. Approximately 10,059,946.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released per year in the city from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 5,109.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Lamoni has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Distillate Fuel Oil.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lamoni

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.104/kWh$85.92/mo.$76.59/mo.
42nd10.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lamoni
6th$76.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lamoni Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lamoni, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lamoni Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED10.5574.411247,868.22830,394.26
Southwest Iowa RECBUNDLED12.30134.3873,247.679,006,022.62

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Leon, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.52 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Leon, which is 35.03% above the average state price of 12.98 cents and 21.16% above the nationwide average of 14.46. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $134.28 per month, while the state average is $115.05.

All of the electricity sold in Leon has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 9,249,686.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 70th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leon

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leon
182nd$134.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leon, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.52134.283,771,926660,870,261

Grand River, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.52 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Grand River, which is 35.03% above the average state price of 12.98 cents and 21.16% above the nationwide average of 14.46. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 196 residents, the city is the 692nd largest city by population in the state.

All of the electricity sold in Grand River has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 995,026.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 442nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grand River

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grand River
182nd$134.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grand River Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grand River, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.52134.283,771,926660,870,261

Electricity Production in Decatur County, Iowa

Power Plants in Decatur County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lamoni Municipal UtilitiesLamoni Municipal Utilities (100.00%)
Lamoni IA Distillate Fuel Oil 124101,123.29815.51

Decatur County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Decatur County is home to one power plant. Releasing 38,875,106.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 2377th worst in the country for total pollution from electricity use. More importantly, the county averages 5,085.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 1413th worst in the US in this category. Decatur County has around 100.00% of its electricity produced from Distillate Fuel Oil.

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Decatur County, Iowa Net Metering

About 40.00% of the electric companies in Decatur County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The one company in Decatur County who reports energy loss statistics reported an annual loss of 0.47%. The national average is 2.76%, resulting in Decatur County having a rank of 37th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Decatur County:

  • Davis City, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Decatur City, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 87.82%
    • Clarke Electric: 12.18%
  • Garden Grove, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Grand River, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Lamoni, Iowa:
    • Lamoni Municipal Utilities: 96.35%
    • Southwest Iowa REC: 3.65%
  • Le Roy, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Leon, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Pleasanton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 49.91%
    • Grundy Electric Cooperative: 50.09%
  • Van Wert, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Weldon, Iowa:
    • Alliant 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 Decatur County, Iowa?

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

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

There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Decatur County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Decatur County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy5,555
2Lamoni Municipal Utilities1,159
3Clarke Electric1,038
4Southwest Iowa REC551
5Grundy Electric Cooperative51

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

There is one active electricity plant in Decatur County, Iowa

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-26