O'Brien County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in O'Brien County, IA is $179.63
- The average electricity rate in O'Brien County, IA is 10.09¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in O'Brien County, IA
The average residential electric bill in O'Brien County, IA is $179.63 per month. O'Brien County, IA is the 70th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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O'Brien County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With a population of 14,139 residents, O'Brien County is the 2224th largest county in the United States.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production has fallen by 2.05% in O'Brien County over the course of the previous 12 months.
O'Brien County is ranked as the 2000th largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the country with 245,867.74 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 2,543,083 megawatt hours, of O'Brien County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 2nd in the state for total megawatt hours from renewable fuels.
With a US average residential electric bill of $145.79, O'Brien County residents pay about 23.21% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.
As the 6th highest generator of electricity of all 99 counties in Iowa, O'Brien County generates 2,543,083 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
245,868 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.39 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,543,083 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,543,083 MWh
Production per Capita
179.86 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sheldon
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Rates and Production Categories
Sheldon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
10.34¢ per kWh
- 1.11% lower than last month
- 5.65% higher than November last year
- 22.09% lower than the Iowa average
- 39.27% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 689th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 85 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 36 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.75¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 0.71% higher than November last year
- 20.04% lower than the Iowa average
- 34.79% lower than the US average
- 35th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 870th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 608 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$67.07 per month
- 3.18% lower than last month
- 7.43% higher than November last year
- 27.43% lower than the Iowa average
- 43.28% lower than the US average
- 242nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 474th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 180 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$91.14 per month
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 2.79% lower than November last year
- 18.21% lower than the Iowa average
- 35.92% lower than the US average
- 264th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
- 1,312th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,086 since November last year
Sheldon, IA Electricity Overview

Sheldon averages a residential electricity rate of 10.75 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 20.54% less than the state's average price of 13.53 cents, ranking the city at 35th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. MidAmerican Energy sells an estimated 15,602.82 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 $91.14 per month.
Sheldon is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,425.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 604th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 24,227,092.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheldon
Sheldon residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sheldon, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.94 | 87.45 | 6,069,885.76 | 664,340,284 | |
North West Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.43 | 210.8 | 260,826.02 | 24,588,370.03 |
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Hartley, IA Electricity Overview

Hartley averages a residential electricity rate of 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 6.44% less than the state's average price of 13.53 cents, ranking the city at 353rd out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $100.08 per month, while the state average is $114.2. Selling an estimated 2,509.54 megawatt hours, Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility is the largest supplier in the city.
Hartley is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,425.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 74th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 6,872,086.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartley
Hartley residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hartley, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility | BUNDLED | 12.79 | 99.54 | 7,939.59 | 1,015,238.87 |
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Sanborn, IA Electricity Overview

Sanborn averages a residential electricity rate of 11.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 17.22% less than the state's average price of 13.53 cents, ranking the city at 280th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 21,775.96 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 $110.28 per month.
Sanborn is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 4,425.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 74th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 6,035,754.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanborn
Sanborn residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sanborn, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.94 | 87.45 | 6,069,885.76 | 664,340,284 | |
Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.34 | 112.82 | 7,700.05 | 873,095.8 |
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O'Brien County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in O'Brien County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Highland Wind Project (IA)MidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | O'Brien County | IA | Wind | 1,708,472 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||
O'Brien WindMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | O'Brien County | IA | Wind | 834,611 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
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 MidAmerican Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in O'Brien County, Iowa?
There are 8 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 | MidAmerican Energy | 11,641 |
2 | North West Rural Electric Cooperative | 1,986 |
3 | Hartley, Iowa Electrc Utility | 914 |
4 | Sanborn, Iowa Electric Utility | 817 |
5 | Primghar, Iowa Electric Utility | 683 |
6 | Paullina, Iowa Electric Utility | 680 |
7 | Alliant Energy | 673 |
8 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 46 |
How many power plants are in O'Brien County, Iowa?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in O'Brien County, Iowa