Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Des Moines County, IA is $149.63
- The average electricity rate in Des Moines County, IA is 15.61¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Des Moines County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Des Moines County, IA is $149.63 per month. Des Moines County, IA is the 37th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Residents of Des Moines County are paying, on average, 6.11% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.61 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.
Des Moines County is the 16th most populated county in the state, with 39,069 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Releasing 184,232,044.77 kilograms of CO2 gases, Des Moines County has the 18th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 99 counties in Iowa.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Des Moines County, ranking it 1026th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Des Moines County is ranked as the 1004th largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the US with 682,897.36 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.
With total generation of 669 megawatt hours, Des Moines County is the 2078th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3221 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
682,897 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.48 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
669 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
669 MWh
Production per Capita
0.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
184,232,045 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,715.56 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Burlington
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Burlington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.9¢ per kWh
- 0.86% higher than last month
- 2.04% lower than November last year
- 27.31% higher than the Iowa average
- 0.76% lower than the US average
- 927th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 94 since November last year
- 19,605th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,033 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,279 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.76¢ per kWh
- 0.16% lower than last month
- 0.25% higher than November last year
- 32.04% higher than the Iowa average
- 7.68% higher than the US average
- 1,019th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 23,389th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 344 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 664 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$105.31 per month
- 17.58% higher than last month
- 3.22% lower than November last year
- 13.95% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.93% lower than the US average
- 770th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 10,876th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,921 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,862 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 2.72% lower than November last year
- 13.97% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.72% lower than the US average
- 785th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
- 11,186th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,859 since November last year
Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Burlington, which is 31.57% higher than the state's average rate of 13.50 cents. This makes the city 1019th out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 22,650.97 megawatt hours each year, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 511th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 110,776,546.95 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 422,299.02 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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West Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of West Burlington, which is 31.57% higher than the state's average rate of 13.50 cents. This makes the city 1019th out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 7,224.26 megawatt hours each year, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 511th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 14,626,539.1 kilograms, the city ranks 115th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 55,758.85 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Burlington
West Burlington residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Mediapolis, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Mediapolis, which is 31.57% higher than the state's average rate of 13.50 cents. This makes the city 1019th out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 1,797.15 megawatt hours each year, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 511th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 9,605,830.54 kilograms, the city ranks 160th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 36,619.06 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mediapolis
Mediapolis residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mediapolis, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Des Moines County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Des Moines County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burlington (IA)Alliant Energy (100.00%) | Des Moines County | IA | Natural Gas | 669 | 27 | 5,271,404.88 | 23 | 7,879.53 | 2 |
Des Moines County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup
Approximately 4,715.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 11th highest polluter in the state out of 99 counties. With total emissions of 184,232,044.77 kilograms, the county ranks 18th highest in Iowa and 1227th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Des Moines County is Natural Gas. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Des Moines County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Des Moines County:
- Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Danville, Iowa:
- Danville, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Mediapolis, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Middletown, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- West Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Des Moines County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Des Moines County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Des Moines County, Iowa.
How many power plants are in Des Moines County, Iowa?
Des Moines County, Iowa is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 7,491 |
| 2 | Eastern Iowa Light & Power | 2,635 |
| 3 | New London, Iowa Electric Utility | 587 |
| 4 | Danville, Iowa Electric Utility | 457 |
| 5 | Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa | 267 |
