Emmet County, IA: 3 Electric Providers

Emmet County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Emmet County, IA is $191.65
  • The average electricity rate in Emmet County, IA is 14.13¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Emmet County, IA

The average residential electric bill in Emmet County, IA is $191.65 per month. Emmet County, IA is the 81st most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.

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Emmet County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Emmet County is the 80th most populated county in the state, with 9,433 residents calling the county home.

Residents of the county experience an average of 0.86 electrical outages per year, with an average of 79.77 minutes per outage.

Emmet County ranks as the 57th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 99 counties in Iowa, emitting 44,152,730.2 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Emmet County enjoy an average rate that is 15.56% below that at 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour.

Residents of the county use approximately 7999.94% of the electricity that the county produces.

There was a 0.63% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the last 12 months in Emmet County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    165,439 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.54 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,068 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,068 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.22 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    44,152,730 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,680.67 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Estherville

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Estherville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.1¢ per kWh

  • 3.7% lower than last month
  • 6.1% higher than November last year
  • 6.19% higher than the Iowa average
  • 17.23% lower than the US average
  • 411th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 9,210th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,579 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 633 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.9¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 3.79% higher than November last year
  • 3.38% higher than the Iowa average
  • 15.7% lower than the US average
  • 409th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 10,119th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 282 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 164 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$131.66 per month

  • 5.83% higher than last month
  • 2.39% higher than November last year
  • 42.47% higher than the Iowa average
  • 11.35% higher than the US average
  • 937th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 21,499th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,177 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 302 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$143.95 per month

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 1.44% higher than November last year
  • 29.18% higher than the Iowa average
  • 1.2% higher than the US average
  • 924th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
  • 17,136th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,082 since November last year

Estherville, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Estherville home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.92% above Iowa's average price of 13.51 cents. This means the city is 409th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city is the 21st highest producing city out of 1028 cities in Iowa, averaging 0.35 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city each year. Wind turbines in the city generate 2,068 megawatt hours of electricity.

Electricity consumption in Estherville results in 27,425,565.71 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 1010th highest in Iowa for emissions per person. There is one electricity producing plant in the city. When it comes to electricity production, Estherville's main fuel source is Wind, accounting for 2,068 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Estherville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.118/kWh$183.70/mo.$113.01/mo.
409th13.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Estherville
924th$143.95Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED15.5890.1278319,593.413,052,634.67
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.58202.8180,946.824,569,696

Armstrong, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Armstrong home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 17.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.14% above Iowa's average price of 13.51 cents. This means the city is 609th 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 3,881,991.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 347th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 229th 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$0.216/kWh$0.128/kWh$221.47/mo.$86.98/mo.
609th17.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Armstrong
830th$129.53Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED17.67128.063,621,949.84639,900,221
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.58202.8180,946.824,569,696

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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 16.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.43% above Iowa's average price of 13.51 cents. This means the city is 514th 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 1,900,706.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 527th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 229th 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$0.195/kWh$0.126/kWh$218.19/mo.$104.69/mo.
514th16.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ringsted
921st$142.82Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED17.67128.063,621,949.84639,900,221
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.58202.8180,946.824,569,696

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

Power Plants in Emmet County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Iowa Lakes Community College Wind FarmIowa Lakes Community College (100.00%)
Estherville IA Wind 2,0684411

Emmet County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 44,152,730.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Emmet County because of electricity consumption each year. This total also results in a ranking of 63rd highest in Iowa for pollution per person. Roughly 100.00% of Emmet County's electricity is produced using Wind. Emmet County has one power plant.

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 1.56% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 1.66%, resulting in a rank of 92nd best in the United States and a state rank of 28th best out of 3221 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:
    • Estherville Utilities: 71.08%
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 28.92%
  • 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 one active power plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Emmet County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Estherville Utilities3,348
2Alliant Energy2,933
3Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative1,494

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-22