Monroe County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Monroe County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Monroe County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 12.78% below the United States average price, at 13.38 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents.
The use of non-renewable fuel sources in electricity production in Monroe County has declined by 10.51% over the previous year.
Monroe County ranks 684th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 111,765.48 of the county's 111,765.48 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Monroe County is Alliant Energy.
Monroe County generates 14.73 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 49 highest county out of 99 counties in Iowa for production per capita.
Monroe County emitted 33,643,327 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 2438th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
129,603 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
111,765 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
111,765 MWh
Production per Capita
14.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
33,643,327 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,433.17 kg
Albia, IA Electricity Overview

On average, Albia's residential electricity rate is 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.59% below the average state rate of 13.12 cents. Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Albia residents average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 213th worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 18,273,505.63 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Albia must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albia
Albia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Albia, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.04 | 126.98 | 57,647.77 | 7,519,863.42 |
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Lovilia, IA Electricity Overview

Lovilia residents average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 213th worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,192,419.05 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Lovilia must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Melrose, IA Electricity Overview

On average, Melrose's residential electricity rate is 15.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.70% above the average state rate of 13.12 cents. The city has an average of 0.72 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 77.45 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.58 outages per consumer and 145.81 minutes an outage. Melrose has the 699th highest population in the state, with 204 citizens .
Melrose residents average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 213th worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 1,009,695.33 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Melrose must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Melrose
Melrose residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Melrose, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.85 | 135.15 | 3,736,356 | 666,865,116 | |
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.04 | 126.98 | 57,647.77 | 7,519,863.42 |
Electricity Production in Monroe County, Iowa
Power Plants in Monroe County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cargill Corn Milling DivisionCargill Inc (100.00%) | Monroe County | IA | Natural Gas | 111,765.48 | 28,473,746.98 | 254.76 |
Monroe County, Iowa Details
Monroe County residents average 4,433.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 1816th worst in the nation in this category. A total of 33,643,327 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 100.00% of electricity in Monroe County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Monroe County is home to one power generation plant.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Monroe County, Iowa?
There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Monroe County, Iowa.
How many power plants are within Monroe County, Iowa?
There is one active electricity plant in Monroe County, Iowa
Which electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | 2,454 |
2 | Alliant Energy | 1,482 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Monroe County, Iowa?
By total customer count, Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Monroe County, Iowa.