O'Brien County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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O'Brien County, Iowa Electricity Overview
O'Brien County is the 56th most populated county in the state.
O'Brien County has seen an uptick of about 7.07% in electricity generated by wind.
O'Brien County is home to 14,139 people and its power generation facilities produce 2,639,391 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 186.67 megawatt hours per capita.
O'Brien County is ranked as the 1993rd largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the country with 241,461.43 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
The county is the 6th largest generator of electricity in Iowa out of 99 counties, producing 2,639,391 megawatt hours.
O'Brien County generates 2,639,391 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks O'Brien County 2nd in the state out of 99 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
241,461 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,639,391 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,639,391 MWh
Production per Capita
186.67 MWh
Sheldon, IA Electricity Overview
Sheldon averages a residential electricity rate of 9.14 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 30.33% less than the state's average price of 13.12 cents, ranking the city at 9th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. North West Rural Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 18.69 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $206.19 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.45.
Sheldon is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 27,098,440.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheldon
Sheldon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sheldon, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.14 | 206.19 | 249,921 | 22,847,400 |
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Hartley, IA Electricity Overview
Hartley averages a residential electricity rate of 8.67 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 33.92% less than the state's average price of 13.12 cents, ranking the city at 5th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $95.69 per month, while the state average is $116.23. Selling an estimated 3,327.08 megawatt hours, Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility is the largest supplier in the city.
Hartley is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 7,686,553.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartley
Hartley residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hartley, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility | BUNDLED | 8.67 | 95.69 | 10,713.68 | 928,915.09 |
Sanborn, IA Electricity Overview
Sanborn averages a residential electricity rate of 10.72 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 18.33% less than the state's average price of 13.12 cents, ranking the city at 44th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $108.53 per month, while the state average is $116.23. Selling an estimated 20,248.51 megawatt hours, Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city.
Sanborn is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 6,751,100.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanborn
Sanborn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sanborn, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.72 | 108.53 | 7,316.19 | 784,052.44 |
Electricity Production in O'Brien County, Iowa
Power Plants in O'Brien County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Highland Wind Project (IA)MidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | O'Brien County | IA | Wind | 1,817,395 | ||||
O'Brien WindMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | O'Brien County | IA | Wind | 821,996 |
O'Brien County, Iowa Details
In O'Brien County, Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the county's citizens emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 90th highest polluting county out of 99 counties in the state. With total emissions of 0 kilograms, the county ranks 90th worst in the state and 2952nd in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. O'Brien County has 2 power producing plants in the county. This is the 812th most power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in O'Brien County:
- Hartley, Iowa:
- Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility: 100.00%
- Paullina, Iowa:
- Paullina, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Primghar, Iowa:
- Primghar, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Sanborn, Iowa:
- Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Sheldon, Iowa:
- North West Rural Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in O'Brien County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in O'Brien County, Iowa by total revenue is North West Rural Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in O'Brien County, Iowa?
There are 7 electricity companies operating in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in O'Brien County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North West Rural Electric Cooperative | 1,869 |
| 2 | Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility | 872 |
| 3 | Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility | 766 |
| 4 | Paullina, Iowa Electric Utility | 668 |
| 5 | Alliant Energy | 666 |
| 6 | Primghar, Iowa Electric Utility | 649 |
| 7 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 43 |
How many power plants are in O'Brien County, Iowa?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in O'Brien County, Iowa
