Howard County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Howard County, Iowa Electricity Overview
There was a 37.96% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the preceding 12 months in Howard County.
Howard County ranks 58th in the state out of 99 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 3.92 of the county's 547,885.92 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
Wind turbines produce 57.94 megawatt hours per year per person for Howard County residents, which is 23rd highest county out of 99 counties in the state.
Howard County is the 79th largest county in Iowa, with 9,456 citizens .
Howard County ranks as the 88th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in Iowa, releasing 1,288.25 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Howard County has accomplished a 33.33% drop in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the previous year, which is an admirable effort.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
161,480 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
547,886 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
547,882 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4 MWh
Production per Capita
57.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,288 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
0.14 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cresco
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Cresco Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.18¢ per kWh
- 0.89% lower than last month
- 0.13% lower than April last year
- 31.12% higher than the Iowa average
- 1.59% higher than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 21,729th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,429 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 709 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.05¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 1.07% higher than April last year
- 34.18% higher than the Iowa average
- 11.92% higher than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 24,814th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 801 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$97.16 per month
- 12.21% lower than last month
- 0.72% higher than April last year
- 5.03% higher than the Iowa average
- 13.83% lower than the US average
- 830th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since April last year
- 9,671st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,467 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 942 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.09 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.3% lower than April last year
- 16.31% higher than the Iowa average
- 3.67% lower than the US average
- 860th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 13,933rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 193 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,094 since April last year
Cresco, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Cresco is around 18.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.18% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 11.92% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The power grid in the city has an average of 1.24 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 112.77 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes a outage. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.
Cresco is the 103rd worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 18,709,151.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 70th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresco
Cresco residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cresco, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 159.27 | 63,467.88 | 10,197,677.63 |
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Elma, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Elma is around 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 12.18% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Elma is the 445th largest city in the state, with a population of 554.
Elma is the 440th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,676,877.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 536th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elma
Elma residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elma, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Lime Springs, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lime Springs is around 17.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.62% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 9.79% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Citizens of Lime Springs use 96.57% less electricity than is produced within the city limits. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Lime Springs is the 1017th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the city 1017th highest in Iowa for pollution per capita. Around 100.00% of Lime Springs' electricity is produced using Wind. Lime Springs has the 19th highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lime Springs
Lime Springs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lime Springs, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 159.27 | 63,467.88 | 10,197,677.63 |
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Electricity Production in Howard County, Iowa
Power Plants in Howard County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crane Creek Wind Energy CenterWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Howard County | IA | Wind | 282,210 | ||||
Saratoga Wind FarmMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Lime Springs | IA | Wind | 265,672 | ||||
Alliant SBD 9206 DonaldsonIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%) | Howard County | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3.92 | 4,370.9 | 1,115.02 |
Howard County, Iowa Details
Howard County's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 1,288.25 kilograms, which is the 2962nd highest of any county in the nation. This total equates to 0.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 2957th worst in the US for pollution per capita from electricity use. About 100.00% of Howard County's electricity is produced using Wind. There are 3 power generation plants in Howard County, which is the 786th highest number of plants in a county in the US.
Providers In Each City in Howard County:
- Chester, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 1.90%
- Alliant Energy: 98.10%
- Cresco, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 97.98%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.02%
- Elma, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lime Springs, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 19.04%
- Alliant Energy: 80.96%
- Protivin, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.63%
- Alliant Energy: 97.37%
* 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 | Alliant Energy | 2,242 |
| 2 | MiEnergy Cooperative | 2,232 |
| 3 | Heartland Power | 44 |
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 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
