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

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Dubuque, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 5,510 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
Maquoketa Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 13.95 | 146.02 | 143,128.73 | 19,967,453.93 |
Zips with electric coverage in Dubuque, Iowa include: 52001, 52002, 52003, 52068
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Asbury, IA Electricity Overview

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Asbury, 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 | |
Maquoketa Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 13.95 | 146.02 | 143,128.73 | 19,967,453.93 |
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Dyersville, IA Electricity Overview

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Dyersville, 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 | |
Maquoketa Valley Electric | BUNDLED | 13.95 | 146.02 | 143,128.73 | 19,967,453.93 |
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
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Dubuque SolarAlliant Energy (100.00%) | Dubuque | IA | Solar | 5,510 | 11 | 1 | 1 | ||||
John Deere Dubuque WorksJohn Deere Dubuque Works (100.00%) | Dubuque County | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 92 | 26 | 73,490.34 | 31 | 798.81 | 45 | ||
Alliant SBD 9301 Prairie FarmsIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%) | Dubuque | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 47.04 | 40 | 53,117.51 | 36 | 1,129.2 | 12 | ||
Alliant SBD 9205 A Y McDonaldIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%) | Dubuque | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 9.8 | 65 | 11,112.45 | 63 | 1,133.92 | 10 | ||
Cascade | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3 | 76 | 2,074.32 | 81 | 691.44 | 70 |
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alliant Energy | 9,185 |
2 | Maquoketa Valley Electric | 4,202 |
3 | Cascade Electric Utility | 873 |
How many electric companies offer service in Dubuque County, Iowa?
Dubuque County, Iowa has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.