Howard County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Howard County, IA is $169.36
- The average electricity rate in Howard County, IA is 17.49¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Howard County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Howard County, IA is $169.36 per month. Howard County, IA is the 60th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Howard County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Releasing 0 kilograms of CO2 gases, Howard County has the 2894th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the US.
At $169.36, the Howard County average monthly residential electric bill is 48.99% higher than the Iowa average and 15.08% above the national average.
Of all of the US counties, Howard County ranks 275th in megawatt hours produced from wind power.
Customers in the county are faced with an average of 0.76 electrical outages each year, with an average of 59.78 minutes per outage.
Howard County is the 515th largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the country, with a population of 9,456 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 284,840.
Residents of Howard County are paying, on average, 4.52% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 17.49 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
165,842 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.54 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
284,840 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
284,840 MWh
Production per Capita
30.12 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cresco
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Cresco Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.93¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 1.71% lower than November last year
- 27.5% higher than the Iowa average
- 0.62% lower than the US average
- 998th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 360 since November last year
- 19,731st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 932 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,660 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.74¢ per kWh
- 0.14% lower than last month
- 0.37% higher than November last year
- 31.89% higher than the Iowa average
- 7.56% higher than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 22,856th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 273 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 779 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$106.82 per month
- 17.01% higher than last month
- 2.92% lower than November last year
- 15.59% higher than the Iowa average
- 9.66% lower than the US average
- 785th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 23 since November last year
- 11,379th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,472 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,740 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$128.27 per month
- 0.21% lower than last month
- 2.51% lower than November last year
- 15.11% higher than the Iowa average
- 9.83% lower than the US average
- 809th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since November last year
- 11,899th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,313 since November last year
Cresco, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Cresco is around 17.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.31% above the state's average rate of 13.51 cents and 6.00% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city has an average of 0.61 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 51.77 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.
Cresco is the 104th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 18,352,955.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 946th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresco
Cresco residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cresco, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.52 | 172.04 | 73,768.78 | 12,926,999.59 |
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Elma, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Elma is around 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.46% above the state's average rate of 13.51 cents and 6.12% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Elma is the 445th largest city in the state, with a population of 554.
Elma is the 440th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,625,913.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 229th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elma
Elma residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elma, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 |
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Lime Springs, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lime Springs is around 17.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30.25% above the state's average rate of 13.51 cents and 5.14% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Electricity production in Lime Springs outpaces consumption levels by around 2941.39%. The city has had a welcome 7.21% rise in the use of renewable fuel sources, such as solar and wind energy, in place of non-renewable fuel types, such as coal or oil.
Lime Springs is the 1014th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the city 1014th highest in Iowa for pollution per capita. Around 100.00% of Lime Springs' electricity is produced using Wind. Lime Springs has the 5th highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lime Springs
Lime Springs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lime Springs, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.52 | 172.04 | 73,768.78 | 12,926,999.59 |
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Howard County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saratoga Wind FarmMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Lime Springs | IA | Wind | 284,840 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
Howard County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup
Howard County's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 0 kilograms, which is the 2894th highest of any county in the nation. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2894th worst for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The county has one electricity generation plant. Howard County's primary fuel is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Howard County:
- Chester, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 98.10%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 1.90%
- Cresco, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 97.98%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.02%
- Elma, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lime Springs, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 80.96%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 19.04%
- Protivin, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 97.37%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.63%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Howard County, Iowa?
By total revenue, MiEnergy Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Howard County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Howard County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MiEnergy Cooperative | 2,520 |
| 2 | Alliant Energy | 2,253 |
| 3 | Heartland Power | 51 |
How many electric companies offer service in Howard County, Iowa?
Howard County, Iowa is home to 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Howard County, Iowa?
Howard County, Iowa is home to one power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
