Lee County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lee County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Citizens of Lee County consume enough electricity to emit 464.31 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, compared to the statewide average of 4,949.49.

In Lee County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has dropped by 8.53% during the previous 12 months.

Regrettably, during the course of the previous 12 months, there was a 13.32% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types in the county.

The largest electricity provider in Lee County by number of customers is Alliant Energy.

Lee County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 2.35% above the nationwide average price, at 15.70 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 12.92% of the megawatt hours produced in Lee County, ranking it 13th in the state out of 99 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    575,928 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,060,321 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    923,378 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    136,943 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    31.44 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    15,658,456 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    464.31 kg

Fort Madison, IA Electricity Overview

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Fort Madison has an average residential electricity rate of 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.02% more than the average state rate of 13.12 cents and 16.34% higher than the nationwide average of 15.34. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Consumers in the city deal with 0.72 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 77.45 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Fort Madison averages 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 213th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 51,177,694.52 kilograms, which is the 40th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Iowa. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Madison

Fort Madison residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Madison
197th$135.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Madison Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Madison, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116

Zips with electric coverage in Fort Madison, Iowa include: 52627, 52639, 52658

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Keokuk, IA Electricity Overview

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Keokuk has an average residential electricity rate of 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.02% more than the average state rate of 13.12 cents and 16.34% higher than the nationwide average of 15.34. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 16,126.75 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider. There are 136,943 megawatt hours produced by facilities in the city from the burning of natural gas as the fuel source. This is the 5th most for a city in the state out of 1028 cities.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Keokuk averages 464.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 1016th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 4,632,440.17 kilograms, the city ranks 302nd highest in Iowa for total pollution from electricity use. Power plants in the city mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 87.08% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city. Keokuk is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 9th highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keokuk

Keokuk residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Keokuk
197th$135.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Keokuk Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Keokuk, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116

Donnellson, IA Electricity Overview

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Donnellson has an average residential electricity rate of 17.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.08% more than the average state rate of 13.12 cents and 14.68% higher than the nationwide average of 15.34. Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 960 residents, the city is the 299th most populated city in Iowa.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Donnellson averages 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 213th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 4,751,507.42 kilograms, which is the 296th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Iowa. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Donnellson

Donnellson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
392nd17.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Donnellson
568th$135.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Donnellson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Donnellson, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Access Energy Mount Pleasant IowaBUNDLED13.05144.19116,43015,193,200
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116

Electricity Production in Lee County, Iowa

Power Plants in Lee County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Keokuk IA Conventional Hydroelectric 923,378
Roquette AmericaRoquette America (100.00%)
Keokuk IA Natural Gas 136,94328,828,240.84210.51

Lee County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Lee County averages 464.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 64th worst in the state out of 99 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 15,658,455.67 kilograms, the county ranks 61st worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 2 power producing plants, which is 46th highest in the state. When it comes to electricity generation, Lee County's top fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 923,378 megawatt hours, or 87.08% of production in the county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
87.08%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
12.92%

Lee County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Lee County supplying electricity. Of those 3, 66.67% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Residents of Iowa have commendable net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

Lee County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 1.72% of their energy lost per year. The US average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Lee County a rank of 45th best in the state out of 99.

Providers In Each City in Lee County:

  • Donnellson, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 47.35%
    • Empire District Electric: 50.00%
    • Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa: 2.65%
  • Fort Madison, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 50.43%
    • Empire District Electric: 49.57%
  • Franklin, Iowa:
    • Empire District Electric: 50.02%
    • Alliant Energy: 49.98%
  • Houghton, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Keokuk, Iowa:
    • Ameren Missouri: 49.67%
    • Alliant Energy: 50.33%
  • Montrose, Iowa:
    • Empire District Electric: 36.33%
    • Alliant Energy: 36.94%
    • Ameren Missouri: 26.72%
  • St. Paul, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • West Point, Iowa:
    • West Point Utility System: 49.95%
    • Empire District Electric: 50.05%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Lee County, Iowa?

There are 2 power plants in Lee County, Iowa

What electricity companies offer service in Lee County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy16,171
2Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa1,726
3West Point Utility System765

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Lee County, Iowa.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lee County, Iowa?

By total revenue, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Lee County, Iowa.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-24