Howard County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Howard County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Howard County released 2,165.27 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 2947th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the United States.
With total production of 532,078.88 megawatt hours, Howard County is ranked 898th largest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US for total generation.
Howard County is the 57th highest county in Iowa for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 532,073 megawatt hours, of Howard County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 419th in the nation for total megawatt hours from renewable sources.
Howard County is ranked 24th in the state out of 99 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 56.27 megawatt hours per person each year.
With a Iowa average residential electricity bill of $113.82, Howard County consumers pay about 43.77% more than other citizens per month for electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
161,993 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
532,079 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
532,073 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6 MWh
Production per Capita
56.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,165 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
0.23 kg
Cresco, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Cresco is around 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.63% above the state's average rate of 13.26 cents and 11.53% higher than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The power grid in the city has an average of 0.74 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.
Cresco is the 103rd worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 19,961,462.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 82nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresco
Cresco residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cresco, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.90 | 130.39 | 3,611,605.48 | 646,496,779 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.60 | 165.59 | 76,032 | 11,862,700 |
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Elma, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Elma is around 17.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.98% above the state's average rate of 13.26 cents and 11.82% higher than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in Elma experience 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. With an estimated 69 residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Elma is the 441st worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,856,056.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 523rd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elma
Elma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elma, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.90 | 130.39 | 3,611,605.48 | 646,496,779 |
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Lime Springs, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lime Springs is around 17.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.68% above the state's average rate of 13.26 cents and 9.09% higher than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Citizens of Lime Springs use 96.49% less electricity than is produced within the city limits. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Lime Springs is the 1017th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the city 1017th highest in Iowa for pollution per capita. Around 100.00% of Lime Springs' electricity is produced using Wind. Lime Springs has the 23rd highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lime Springs
Lime Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lime Springs, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.90 | 130.39 | 3,611,605.48 | 646,496,779 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.60 | 165.59 | 76,032 | 11,862,700 |
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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 | 271,724 | ||||
Saratoga Wind FarmMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Lime Springs | IA | Wind | 260,349 | ||||
Alliant SBD 9206 DonaldsonIndustrial Energy Applications Inc (100.00%) | Howard County | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 5.88 | 7,111.97 | 1,209.52 |
Howard County, Iowa Details
Howard County's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,165.27 kilograms, which is the 2947th highest of any county in the nation. This total equates to 0.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 2943rd 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 846th highest number of plants in a county in the US.
Providers In Each City in Howard County:
- Chester, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 1.45%
- Alliant Energy: 98.55%
- Cresco, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.02%
- Alliant Energy: 97.98%
- Elma, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lime Springs, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 19.04%
- Alliant Energy: 80.96%
- 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 | 2,491 |
| 2 | Alliant Energy | 2,239 |
| 3 | Heartland Power | 49 |
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.
