Electric Rates & Providers in Des Moines County, IA

Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Residents of Des Moines County are paying, on average, 7.94% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Consumers in Des Moines County, on average, pay $146.61 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average bill of $137.21.

Releasing 210,145,719.83 kilograms of CO2 gases, Des Moines County has the 17th 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 932nd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

Des Moines County generates -1,427.73 megawatt hours from coal per year. That is -0.04 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Des Moines County the 242nd highest ranked county out of 3230 counties in the country for electricity generation from coal per capita.

The county is the 1886th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States, producing 6,368 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    668,901 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,368 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,368 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    210,145,720 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,378.84 kg

Burlington, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Burlington, which is 35.28% higher than the state's average rate of 13.21 cents. This makes the city 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 306th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 123,895,452.87 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 413,644.02 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 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.
641st17.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Burlington
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Burlington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919

West Burlington, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of West Burlington, which is 35.28% higher than the state's average rate of 13.21 cents. This makes the city 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 306th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 16,358,712.53 kilograms, the city ranks 116th 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 54,616.08 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 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.
641st17.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Burlington
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Burlington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Burlington, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919

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Mediapolis, IA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Mediapolis, which is 35.28% higher than the state's average rate of 13.21 cents. This makes the city 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

Approximately 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 942nd worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 10,743,417.79 kilograms, the city ranks 161st 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 35,868.55 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 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.
641st17.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mediapolis
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mediapolis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mediapolis, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919

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Electricity Production in Des Moines County, Iowa

Power Plants in Des Moines County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Des Moines County IA Natural Gas 6,87311,702,436.061,702.67

Des Moines County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 5,378.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 12th highest polluter in the state out of 99 counties. With total emissions of 210,145,719.83 kilograms, the county ranks 17th highest in Iowa and 1144th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Des Moines County is Natural Gas. The county generates 122.42% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Des Moines County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
122.42%
COAL
-22.42%

Des Moines County, Iowa Net Metering

Des Moines County has 2 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity companies in Des Moines County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 2.25% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Des Moines County a rank of 51st best in Iowa out of 99 counties.

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?

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Published: 2024-01-31