Fayette County, IA: 3 Electric Providers

Fayette County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Fayette County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Fayette County is the 35th most populated county in the state, with 19,582 residents calling the county home.

Residents of the county experience an average of 0.74 electrical outages per year, with an average of 75.7 minutes per outage.

Fayette County ranks as the 44th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 99 counties in Iowa, emitting 55,997,706.98 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Fayette County enjoy an average rate that is 3.98% below that at 15.38 cents per kilowatt hour.

Residents of the county use approximately 226.06% of the electricity that the county produces.

There was a 2.23% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the last 12 months in Fayette County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    335,264 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    148,307 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    148,307 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    55,997,707 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,859.65 kg

Oelwein, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Oelwein home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.28% above Iowa's average price of 13.21 cents. This means the city is 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.74 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Electricity consumption in Oelwein results in 30,568,741.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 65th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 942nd highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oelwein

Oelwein 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 Oelwein
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oelwein Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oelwein, 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 Union, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call West Union home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.28% above Iowa's average price of 13.21 cents. This means the city is 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.74 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Electricity consumption in West Union results in 13,256,198.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 139th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 306th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Union

West Union 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 Union
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Union Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Union, 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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Fayette, IA Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Fayette home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.28% above Iowa's average price of 13.21 cents. This means the city is 641st out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.74 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Electricity consumption in Fayette results in 5,840,932.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 253rd largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 306th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fayette

Fayette 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 Fayette
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fayette Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fayette, 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 Fayette County, Iowa

Power Plants in Fayette County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hawkeye Wind FarmRPG Elk/Hawkeye Investco, LLC (90.00%)RPMA Wind Holding II (10.00%)
Fayette County IA Wind 148,307

Fayette County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 55,997,706.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Fayette County because of electricity consumption each year. This total also results in a ranking of 59th highest in Iowa for pollution per person. Roughly 100.00% of Fayette County's electricity is produced using Wind. Fayette County has one power plant.

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Fayette County, Iowa Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Fayette County include Alliant Energy, Allamakee Clayton Electric REC, and East-Central Iowa Rural 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

Fayette County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 2.90% 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 351st best in the United States and a state rank of 72nd best out of 3230 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Fayette County:

  • Arlington, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Clermont, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Elgin, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Fayette, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Hawkeye, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Maynard, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Oelwein, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Randalia, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • St. Lucas, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 97.41%
    • Allamakee Clayton Electric REC: 2.59%
  • Wadena, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • West Union, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Westgate, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%

* 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 Fayette County, Iowa?

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

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

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

How many power plants are in Fayette County, Iowa?

Fayette County, Iowa is home to one active power plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Fayette County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy13,824
2Allamakee Clayton Electric REC2,384
3East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative923

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-12