Delaware County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Delaware County, Iowa Electricity Overview

As the 51st highest county in Iowa for non-renewable production per capita, Delaware County produces 0.01 megawatt hours per person per year.

Delaware County consumes approximately 79.86% of the electricity that is produced in their generation facilities, this means they will export or store the remaining megawatt hours.

Delaware County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.58% lower than the nationwide average, at 13.26 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents.

Delaware County is the 268th highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 21.38 megawatt hours per resident generated from wind turbines.

With a population of 17,508 residents, Delaware County is the 40th largest county by population in Iowa and the 2007th largest in the United States.

Wind turbines in Delaware County generate 374,247 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    298,996 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    374,402 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    374,247 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    155 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.38 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    92,885 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5.31 kg

Manchester, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Manchester's citizens spend 14.94 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Iowa average rate of 13.12 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 15.34 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.72 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 77.45 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.58 outages a year and 145.81 minutes each outage. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 7,685.4 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Electricity companies servicing Manchester must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 25,128,544.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 70th highest in Iowa for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Manchester

Manchester 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.
255th14.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Manchester
171st$134.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Manchester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Manchester, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED12.04132.93141,87717,077,900

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Earlville, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Earlville's citizens spend 12.01 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Iowa and nationwide average rates of 13.12 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Earlville, Iowa Electric Utility. With a population of 891 citizens, the city is the 325th largest city by population in Iowa.

Electricity companies servicing Earlville must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,409,992.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 213th highest in Iowa for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Earlville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.123/kWh$0.114/kWh$133.31/mo.$77.69/mo.
81st12.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Earlville
22nd$85.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Earlville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Earlville, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Earlville, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.0083.823,033.26364,132.68
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED12.04132.93141,87717,077,900

Hopkinton, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Hopkinton's citizens spend 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Iowa average rate of 13.12 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 15.34 cents. More electricity is consumed in Hopkinton than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 7755.58% of generation. Consumers in Hopkinton are faced with 0.72 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 77.45 minutes.

There is one electricity plant in Hopkinton. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 3,054,511.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 418th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. Averaging 5,057.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 27th worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Hopkinton's primary fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hopkinton

Hopkinton 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.
233rd14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hopkinton
71st$102.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hopkinton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hopkinton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Hopkinton, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.5294.661332,755.27372,577.64

Electricity Production in Delaware County, Iowa

Power Plants in Delaware County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Independence Wind FarmIndependence Wind Energy LLC (100.00%)
Delaware County IA Wind 240,294
Elk Wind FarmRPG Elk/Hawkeye Investco, LLC (90.00%)RPMA Wind Holding II (10.00%)
Delaware County IA Wind 133,953
Hopkinton IA Distillate Fuel Oil 133103,568.03778.71
Delaware County IA Distillate Fuel Oil 2212,742.28579.19

Delaware County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There are 4 electricity plants in Delaware County, which is the 649th most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 2894th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 92,885.02 kilograms. This total equates to 5.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2896th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Delaware County's top fuel used for electricity production is Wind. They produce 374,247 megawatt hours from this fuel type.

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99.96%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.04%

Delaware County, Iowa Net Metering

Of the 4 electric providers in Delaware County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Iowa has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Delaware County that report energy loss, including Alliant Energy, Maquoketa Valley Electric, and East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative. Together, these 3 electricity companies average a yearly energy loss of 3.70% of electricity produced. With a state average energy loss of 2.02%, Delaware County is the 86th best county in Iowa for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Delaware County:

  • Colesburg, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Delaware, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 14.56%
    • Alliant Energy: 85.44%
  • Delhi, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Dundee, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Earlville, Iowa:
    • Earlville, Iowa Electric Utility: 97.34%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 2.66%
  • Greeley, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Hopkinton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 18.49%
    • Hopkinton, Iowa Electric Utility: 81.51%
  • Manchester, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 50.00%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 50.00%
  • Masonville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Ryan, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 96.28%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 3.72%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Delaware County, Iowa?

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Delaware County, Iowa?

The largest electricity provider in Delaware County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

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

There are 4 electricity providers operating in Delaware County, Iowa.

How many power plants are located in Delaware County, Iowa?

There are 4 power plants in Delaware County, Iowa

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-10-18