Monroe County, IA: 2 Electric Providers

Monroe County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Monroe County, Iowa Electricity Overview

The burning of non-renewable fuel sources in electricity generation in Monroe County has been curtailed by 6.81% over the course of the past year.

Monroe County emits 4,521.74 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 5,155.34.

Monroe County's average residential electricity rate is 13.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.02% lower than the US average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Monroe County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, giving it a ranking of 688th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Monroe County is Alliant Energy.

Monroe County is the 48 highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 99 counties in the state, with a population of 7,589 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 104,150.3.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    130,009 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    104,150 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    104,150 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    34,315,505 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,521.74 kg

Albia, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Albia's residential electricity rate is 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.12% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Albia residents average 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 82nd worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 19,033,502.34 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.129/kWh$136.00/mo.$117.79/mo.
428th13.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Albia
908th$134.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Albia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Albia, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Chariton Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.27134.4260,738.688,058,675.77

Lovilia, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Lovilia's residential electricity rate is 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.65% below the average state rate of 13.26 cents. Selling an estimated 1,644.33 megawatt hours, MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Lovilia has the 413th highest population in the state, with 645 citizens .

Lovilia residents average 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 523rd worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,325,192.04 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.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lovilia

Lovilia 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.
52nd11.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lovilia
25th$89.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lovilia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lovilia, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0589.166,054,748.63669,267,182

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Melrose, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Melrose's residential electricity rate is 17.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.98% above the average state rate of 13.26 cents. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 75.7 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage. Melrose has the 699th highest population in the state, with 204 citizens .

Melrose residents average 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 82nd worst in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 1,051,688.65 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
642nd17.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Melrose
445th$130.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Melrose Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Melrose, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.90130.393,611,605.48646,496,779

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Electricity Production in Monroe County, Iowa

Power Plants in Monroe County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cargill Corn Milling DivisionCargill Inc (100.00%)
Monroe County IA Natural Gas 104,150.326,533,714.2254.76

Monroe County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Monroe County residents average 4,521.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 1508th worst in the nation in this category. A total of 34,315,504.94 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.

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Monroe County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Monroe County selling electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Monroe County is about 1.57% of all energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.03%, resulting in a rank of 37th best in the country and a state rank of 2nd best out of 3230 and 99 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Monroe County, Iowa

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative2,422
2Alliant Energy1,491

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.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-02