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Emmet County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Power facilities in Emmet County experienced a 140.92% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources in the past 12 months.

Emmet County is the 54th highest pollution level from electricity use in the state, emitting 45,147,734.46 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Wind generates 2,368 megawatt hours of electricity in Emmet County. This equals roughly 0.25 megawatt hours per person in Emmet County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 46th highest county out of 99 counties in the state.

Emmet County uses non-renewable fuel sources to produce 0.08 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 901st highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 24.85% of the megawatt hours produced in Emmet County, ranking it 30th in Iowa out of 99 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.

With total generation of 3,151 megawatt hours, Emmet County is the 66th highest producer of electricity in the state out of 99 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    161,087 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,151 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,368 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    783 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.33 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    45,147,734 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,786.15 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Estherville

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Estherville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

15.2¢ per kWh

  • 1.93% higher than last month
  • 4.71% higher than April last year
  • 15.99% higher than the Iowa average
  • 10.14% lower than the US average
  • 482nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
  • 16,397th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 744 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.6¢ per kWh

  • 0.37% higher than last month
  • 1.77% higher than April last year
  • 15.97% higher than the Iowa average
  • 3.26% lower than the US average
  • 485th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 18,707th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$99.85 per month

  • 8.33% lower than last month
  • 4.69% higher than April last year
  • 7.94% higher than the Iowa average
  • 11.44% lower than the US average
  • 885th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 446 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 445 since April last year
  • 11,188th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,057 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,534 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$122.37 per month

  • 0.31% higher than last month
  • 2.63% lower than April last year
  • 8.57% higher than the Iowa average
  • 10.07% lower than the US average
  • 421st in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 10,834th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 68 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 286 since April last year

Estherville, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Estherville home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.97% above Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 485th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Production from non-renewable fuels makes up 0.13 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. With 75.15% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 22nd in the state out of 1028 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuels.

Electricity consumption in Estherville results in 28,095,927.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 67th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. This total also equates to a ranking of 1006th highest in Iowa for emissions per person. There are 2 electricity producing plants in the city, which is the 10th most power plants in a city in Iowa. Estherville's primary fuel type is Wind, with 75.15% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Estherville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.181/kWh$0.113/kWh$182.45/mo.$88.15/mo.
485th15.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Estherville
421st$122.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Estherville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Estherville, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Estherville UtilitiesBUNDLED16.8295.4278316,391.962,757,879.96
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.58188.51154,118.6219,392,582.62

Armstrong, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Armstrong home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 18.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.07% above Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 627th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 50 total residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 819 residents, the city is the 351st most populous city in the state.

Electricity consumption in Armstrong results in 3,957,333.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 347th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 70th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Armstrong

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.219/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.69/mo.$87.44/mo.
627th18.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Armstrong
862nd$131.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Armstrong Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Armstrong, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.16130.453,566,063.42647,766,770
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.58188.51154,118.6219,392,582.62

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Ringsted, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Ringsted home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 17.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.49% above Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 572nd out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 52 total residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 401 residents, the city is the 534th most populous city in the state.

Electricity consumption in Ringsted results in 1,937,595.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 526th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 536th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ringsted

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.215/kWh$0.128/kWh$226.41/mo.$92.14/mo.
572nd17.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ringsted
932nd$134.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ringsted Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ringsted, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.16130.453,566,063.42647,766,770
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.58188.51154,118.6219,392,582.62

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Electricity Production in Emmet County, Iowa

Power Plants in Emmet County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Iowa Lakes Community College Wind FarmIowa Lakes Community College (100.00%)
Estherville IA Wind 2,368
Estherville IA Distillate Fuel Oil 783459,907.26587.37

Emmet County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 45,147,734.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Emmet County because of electricity consumption each year. This total also results in a ranking of 51st highest in Iowa for pollution per person. Roughly 75.15% of Emmet County's electricity is produced using Wind. Emmet County has 2 power plants, which is 1033rd highest in the country.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
75.15%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
24.85%

Emmet County, Iowa Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Emmet County include Alliant Energy and Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

Emmet County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 1.71% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.03%, resulting in a rank of 108th best in the United States and a state rank of 26th best out of 3230 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Emmet County:

  • Armstrong, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 1.01%
    • Alliant Energy: 98.99%
  • Dolliver, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Estherville, Iowa:
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 28.92%
    • Estherville Utilities: 71.08%
  • Gruver, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Ringsted, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 92.69%
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 7.31%
  • Wallingford, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 64.85%
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 35.15%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Emmet County, Iowa?

By total revenue, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity company in Emmet County, Iowa.

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

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Emmet County, Iowa.

How many power plants are in Emmet County, Iowa?

Emmet County, Iowa is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Emmet County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy2,919
2Estherville Utilities2,874
3Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative1,280

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-07-24