Hancock County, IA: Electric Rates From 4 Providers

Hancock County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Hancock County, IA is $170.72
  • The average electricity rate in Hancock County, IA is 14.74¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hancock County, IA

The average residential electric bill in Hancock County, IA is $170.72 per month. Hancock County, IA is the 62nd most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.

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Hancock County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Hancock County averages 81.1 megawatt hours generated from wind turbines per person, which is 119th highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States.

Hancock County uses only 21.63% of the electricity generated in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 78.37%.

Residents of Hancock County use enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the statewide average of 4,792.43.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Hancock County is Alliant Energy.

Hancock County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 11.92% lower than the United States average rate, at 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.

Hancock County is ranked 15th out of 99 counties in Iowa for renewable electricity production per capita, at 81.1 megawatt hours per person a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    190,062 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.54 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    878,834 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    878,834 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    81.1 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Garner

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Garner Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.9¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% higher than last month
  • 2.04% lower than November last year
  • 27.31% higher than the Iowa average
  • 0.76% lower than the US average
  • 992nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 134 since November last year
  • 19,670th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,098 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,051 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.76¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% lower than last month
  • 0.25% higher than November last year
  • 32.04% higher than the Iowa average
  • 7.68% higher than the US average
  • 1,019th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
  • 23,389th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 344 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 664 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$105.31 per month

  • 17.58% higher than last month
  • 3.22% lower than November last year
  • 13.95% higher than the Iowa average
  • 10.93% lower than the US average
  • 770th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 381 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 176 since November last year
  • 10,876th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,172 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,684 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$127 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 2.72% lower than November last year
  • 13.97% higher than the Iowa average
  • 10.72% lower than the US average
  • 785th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
  • 11,186th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 177 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,859 since November last year

Garner, IA Electricity Overview

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Garner averages a residential electricity price of 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 31.46% more than Iowa's average rate of 13.51 cents and 6.12% above the US average of 16.73 cents. Alliant Energy has an estimated 120 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 14,542,063.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Garner ranks 119th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 10th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 53,807.46 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Garner

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$83.44/mo.
1019th17.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Garner
785th$127Average residential monthly electricity bill for Garner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Garner, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.67128.063,621,949.84639,900,221

Britt, IA Electricity Overview

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Britt averages a residential electricity price of 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 31.46% more than Iowa's average rate of 13.51 cents and 6.12% above the US average of 16.73 cents. Alliant Energy has an estimated 77 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 9,110,119.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Britt ranks 169th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 229th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 33,708.59 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Britt

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$83.44/mo.
1019th17.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Britt
785th$127Average residential monthly electricity bill for Britt Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Britt, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.67128.063,621,949.84639,900,221

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Kanawha, IA Electricity Overview

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Kanawha averages a residential electricity price of 17.01 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 25.93% more than Iowa's average rate of 13.51 cents and 1.65% above the US average of 16.73 cents. With a population of 929 residents, the city is the 311th most populous city in Iowa. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 4,403,382.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kanawha ranks 307th worst out of 1028 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 229th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 16,293.07 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kanawha

Kanawha 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$0.126/kWh$218.36/mo.$92.67/mo.
564th17.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kanawha
865th$132.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kanawha Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kanawha, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.67128.063,621,949.84639,900,221
Prairie EnergyBUNDLED14.02180.755,837.697,830,951.83

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

Power Plants in Hancock County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Hancock County IA Wind 610,8622411
Hancock County Wind Energy CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Hancock County IA Wind 267,9723811

Hancock 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

Coming in as the 2894th worst ranked county in the United States, Hancock County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2894th worst for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Hancock County's electricity is generated using Wind. Hancock County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is 355th highest in the country.

Hancock County, Iowa Net Metering

Roughly 75.00% of the electricity suppliers in Hancock County offer net metering to their consumers. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Hancock County is about 1.47% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Hancock County a rank of 16th best in Iowa out of 99.

Providers In Each City in Hancock County:

  • Britt, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Corwith, Iowa:
    • Corwith, Iowa Electric Utility: 80.32%
    • Prairie Energy: 19.68%
  • Crystal Lake, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 93.17%
    • Prairie Energy: 6.83%
  • Garner, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Goodell, Iowa:
    • Prairie Energy: 2.88%
    • Alliant Energy: 97.12%
  • Kanawha, Iowa:
    • Prairie Energy: 8.92%
    • Alliant Energy: 91.08%
  • Klemme, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Woden, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Hancock County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy5,885
2Prairie Energy1,723
3Forest City, Iowa Electric Utility940
4Corwith, Iowa Electric Utility203

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Hancock County, Iowa?

The largest electricity supplier in Hancock County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

How many power plants are in Hancock County, Iowa?

Hancock County, Iowa has 2 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

Hancock County, Iowa has 4 electricity providers operating in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-07-31