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Dubuque County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Dubuque County, IA is $142.05
  • The average electricity rate in Dubuque County, IA is 14.99¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Dubuque County, IA

The average residential electric bill in Dubuque County, IA is $142.05 per month. Dubuque County, IA is the 26th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.

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Dubuque County, Iowa Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Dubuque County is Alliant Energy.

Dubuque County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 9.83% lower than the nationwide average price, at 14.99 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents.

Dubuque County has seen an increase in electricity production from solar power of 2.72% year over year.

Consumers in Dubuque County deal with an average of 0.66 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 57.42 minutes.

Dubuque County is ranked 1531st out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the country based on pollution per person. The county emits 4,571.49 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

Dubuque County has experienced a 2.72% rise in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production throughout the last 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,724,801 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.48 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,662 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,510 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    152 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.06 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    451,100,674 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,571.49 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dubuque

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Dubuque Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% lower than last month
  • 0.28% lower than November last year
  • 21.04% higher than the Iowa average
  • 5.65% lower than the US average
  • 525th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
  • 16,051st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 325 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,607 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 0.75% higher than November last year
  • 23.87% higher than the Iowa average
  • 1.02% higher than the US average
  • 540th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since November last year
  • 19,591st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,227 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$111.03 per month

  • 14.42% higher than last month
  • 1.71% lower than November last year
  • 20.14% higher than the Iowa average
  • 6.1% lower than the US average
  • 846th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since November last year
  • 12,814th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,769 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,207 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$130.7 per month

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 1.63% lower than November last year
  • 17.29% higher than the Iowa average
  • 8.11% lower than the US average
  • 848th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 12,742nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 76 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,882 since November last year

Dubuque, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Dubuque is about 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.43% more than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 0.21% higher than the nationwide average of 16.62. The city has a shortage of 1,032,334.38 megawatt hours because of customers using 18544.35% more electricity than the city's electricity facilities generate. This results in the need to import supplemental electricity. Solar facilities in the city produce 5,510 megawatt hours, which is 98.98% of the city's electricity generation.

Emitting 270,863,906.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Dubuque is the 12th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 1000th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. There are 3 power producing plants in the city, which is the 5th most plants in a city in the state. Dubuque's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 98.98% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dubuque

Dubuque residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.202/kWh$0.123/kWh$207.17/mo.$90.08/mo.
540th16.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dubuque
848th$130.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dubuque Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dubuque, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.92130.295,5103,630,631.8650,440,179
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED13.95146.02143,128.7319,967,453.93

Zips with electric coverage in Dubuque, Iowa include: 52001, 52002, 52003, 52068

Asbury, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Asbury is about 17.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.28% more than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 4.15% higher than the nationwide average of 16.62. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.66 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting around 57.42 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes per outage. Alliant Energy has an estimated 171 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.

Emitting 26,570,781.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Asbury is the 67th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 76th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Asbury, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Asbury

Asbury residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.213/kWh$0.126/kWh$216.46/mo.$87.99/mo.
590th17.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Asbury
812th$128.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Asbury Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Asbury, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.92130.293,630,631.8650,440,179
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED13.95146.02143,128.7319,967,453.93

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Dyersville, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Dyersville is about 17.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.30% more than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 2.54% higher than the nationwide average of 16.62. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.66 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting around 57.42 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes per outage. Alliant Energy has an estimated 360 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.

Emitting 19,605,981.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Dyersville is the 95th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 511th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Dyersville, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dyersville

Dyersville residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.125/kWh$212.81/mo.$88.82/mo.
570th17.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dyersville
823rd$129.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dyersville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dyersville, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.92130.293,630,631.8650,440,179
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED13.95146.02143,128.7319,967,453.93

Zips with electric coverage in Dyersville, Iowa include: 52040, 52041, 52078

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Dubuque County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Dubuque County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
West Dubuque SolarAlliant Energy (100.00%)
Dubuque IA Solar 5,5101111
John Deere Dubuque WorksJohn Deere Dubuque Works (100.00%)
Dubuque County IA Distillate Fuel Oil 922673,490.3431798.8145
Alliant SBD 9301 Prairie FarmsIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%)
Dubuque IA Distillate Fuel Oil 47.044053,117.51361,129.212
Alliant SBD 9205 A Y McDonaldIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%)
Dubuque IA Distillate Fuel Oil 9.86511,112.45631,133.9210
Cascade IA Distillate Fuel Oil 3762,074.3281691.4470

Dubuque County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
97.32%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
2.68%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 661st worst ranked county in the United States, Dubuque County emits 451,100,674.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. Additionally, the county ranks 1531st worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 4,571.49 kilograms of emissions per person. The county is home to 5 electricity producing plants, which is the 576th most power plants within a county out of the nation's 3221 counties. Dubuque County has about 97.32% of its electricity generated from Solar.

Dubuque County, Iowa Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Dubuque County include Alliant Energy and Cascade Electric Utility The state of Iowa has commendable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Dubuque County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.41% of their energy lost per year. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Iowa average is 1.66%, resulting in a rank of 776th best in the US and a state rank of 94th best out of 3221 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Dubuque County:

  • Asbury, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 95.89%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 4.11%
  • Balltown, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Bankston, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 100.00%
  • Bernard, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Cascade, Iowa:
    • Cascade Electric Utility: 75.05%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 24.95%
  • Centralia, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Dubuque, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 88.40%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 11.60%
  • Durango, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Dyersville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 93.06%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 6.94%
  • Epworth, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 10.12%
    • Alliant Energy: 89.88%
  • Farley, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 70.54%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 29.46%
  • Graf, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 100.00%
  • Holy Cross, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 75.10%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 24.90%
  • Luxemburg, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • New Vienna, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Peosta, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 40.67%
    • Alliant Energy: 59.33%
  • Rickardsville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 65.50%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 34.50%
  • Sageville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Sherrill, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Worthington, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 10.06%
    • Alliant Energy: 89.94%

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

FAQ

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

There are 5 active electricity plants in Dubuque County, Iowa

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

By total customer count, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in Dubuque County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Dubuque County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy9,185
2Maquoketa Valley Electric4,202
3Cascade Electric Utility873

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

Dubuque County, Iowa has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-08-16