Humboldt County, IA: 4 Electric Providers

Humboldt County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Humboldt County, Iowa Electricity Overview

With a national average residential electricity bill of $137.21, Humboldt County consumers pay about 42.20% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.

The electricity consumed by consumers in Humboldt County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation plants.

Humboldt County has a population of 9,622 citizens.

Humboldt County emits 5,128.12 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Iowa average of 5,033.96.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Humboldt County's average rate is 21.31% below that at 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour.

Throughout the preceding year, Humboldt County experienced a 6.81% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    164,739 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    49,342,800 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,128.12 kg

Humboldt, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Humboldt is about 11.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Humboldt are faced with 1.22 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 146.25 minutes. MidAmerican Energy sells an estimated 13,183.18 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

Emissions in Humboldt average 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 306th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 24,327,815.75 kilograms, which is the 89th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Humboldt have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Humboldt

Humboldt residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
314th11.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Humboldt
346th$102.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Humboldt Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Humboldt, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298
Midland Power CoopBUNDLED12.60195.85217,98427,457,000

Dakota City, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Dakota City is about 11.00 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. MidAmerican Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $89.04 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Consumers in the city enjoy a 21.40% discount compared to other residents of the United States.

Emissions in Dakota City average 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 67th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,764,026.31 kilograms, which is the 307th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Dakota City have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota City

Dakota City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
51st11.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota City
25th$89.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dakota City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dakota City, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298

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Gilmore City, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Gilmore City is about 11.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Gilmore City are faced with 1.22 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 146.25 minutes. MidAmerican Energy sells an estimated 3,054.53 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

Emissions in Gilmore City average 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 306th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,169,180.04 kilograms, which is the 416th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Gilmore City have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gilmore City

Gilmore City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
329th11.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gilmore City
392nd$114.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gilmore City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gilmore City, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298
Midland Power CoopBUNDLED12.60195.85217,98427,457,000

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Humboldt County, Iowa Details

Humboldt County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Humboldt County providing electricity. Of those 4, 50.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Iowa has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Humboldt County who report energy loss data had an average of 2.49% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 2.03%, Humboldt County is the 63rd best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Humboldt County:

  • Bode, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Bradgate, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Dakota City, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Gilmore City, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 76.30%
    • Midland Power Coop: 23.70%
  • Hardy, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Humboldt, Iowa:
    • Midland Power Coop: 12.87%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 87.13%
  • Livermore, Iowa:
    • Livermore, Iowa Electric Utility: 94.14%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 5.86%
  • Ottosen, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 92.67%
    • Midland Power Coop: 7.33%
  • Pioneer, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Renwick, Iowa:
    • Renwick, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Rutland, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 88.43%
    • Midland Power Coop: 11.57%
  • Thor, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

Humboldt County, Iowa has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Humboldt County, Iowa?

By total revenue, Midland Power Coop is the largest electricity provider in Humboldt County, Iowa.

Which electricity companies offer service in Humboldt County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Midland Power Coop1,533
2Livermore, Iowa Electric Utility218
3Renwick, Iowa Electric Utility174
4Prairie Energy19

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Published: 2024-02-05