Madison County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Madison County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With total production of 306,186 megawatt hours, Madison County is ranked 50th highest generator of electricity of all 99 counties in the state for total generation.
Madison County has a population of 16,414 citizens.
Madison County had a 147.35% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the past year.
Madison County is the 1147th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.01 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Madison County's average residential electricity rate is 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.44% lower than the US average rate of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
At $165.56, the Madison County average monthly residential electric bill is 42.44% above the state average and 20.45% higher than the US average.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
280,313 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
306,186 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
306,103 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
83 MWh
Production per Capita
18.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
76,804 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4.68 kg
Winterset, IA Electricity Overview

Winterset's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.30% more than Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents. This ranks the city 234th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city generates around 0.02 megawatt hours per citizen per year from power plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 80th highest generating city in the state out of 1028 cities. Winterset electricity customers use 109235.47% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up the difference.
Winterset emits 4,960.76 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 58th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 26,336,664.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 77th highest for total pollution in Iowa. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 54.91% (or 45.58 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Winterset is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winterset
Winterset residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winterset, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa | BUNDLED | 13.49 | 171.02 | 74,482.5 | 10,045,715.06 | |
Winterset Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.69 | 102.4 | 83 | 22,425.43 | 3,293,187.07 |
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Earlham, IA Electricity Overview

Earlham emits 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 213th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 6,647,160.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 232nd highest for total pollution in Iowa. The city is home to zero power plants.
St. Charles, IA Electricity Overview

St. Charles' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.79% more than Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents. This ranks the city 181st out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity price. St. Charles has the 388th highest population in the state, with 713 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $116.23, while the St. Charles average is 47.13% more at $171.02 per month. This is the 716th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Iowa.
St. Charles emits 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 213th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,528,984.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 385th highest for total pollution in Iowa. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Charles
St. Charles residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Charles, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa | BUNDLED | 13.49 | 171.02 | 74,482.5 | 10,045,715.06 |
Electricity Production in Madison County, Iowa
Power Plants in Madison County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Macksburg Wind ProjectMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Madison County | IA | Wind | 306,103 | ||||
Winterset | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 83 | 83,893.32 | 1,010.76 |
Madison County, Iowa Details
Releasing 76,804.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Madison County ranks 78th highest out of 99 counties in Iowa for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 2897th highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 4.68 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Wind, which makes up 99.97% (or 306,103 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Distillate Fuel Oil (0.01%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Natural Gas (0.01%). Madison County has 2 electricity plants, which is 46th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Madison County:
- East Peru, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Macksburg, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 49.95%
- MidAmerican Energy: 50.05%
- St. Charles, Iowa:
- Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa: 100.00%
- Truro, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Winterset, Iowa:
- Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa: 28.68%
- Winterset Municipal Utilities: 71.32%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Madison County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Winterset Municipal Utilities | 3,114 |
2 | Alliant Energy | 1,781 |
3 | Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa | 1,362 |
4 | Clarke Electric | 57 |
How many power plants are located within Madison County, Iowa?
There are 2 power plants located in Madison County, Iowa
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Madison County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Madison County, Iowa.
How many electric companies offer service in Madison County, Iowa?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Madison County, Iowa.