Plymouth County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Plymouth County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Plymouth County saw a 49.72% rise in power produced by wind turbines around the county.

When calculating by customer count, North West Rural Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in Plymouth County.

With total production of 792,704 megawatt hours, Plymouth County is the 627th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States.

Plymouth County is the 180th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 31.03 megawatt hours per resident generated from wind turbines.

Plymouth County generates 31.03 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Plymouth County the 218th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

At an average residential rate of 8.55 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Plymouth County benefit from a 46.21% discount from the national average price.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    436,829 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    792,704 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    792,704 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    31.03 MWh

Le Mars, IA Electricity Overview

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The use of electricity in Le Mars accounts for 54,129,878.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 37th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 5,173.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 319th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

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Remsen, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Remsen's residents purchase residential electricity for 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.93% less than the average Iowa price of 13.10 cents and 30.73% below the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. Production from renewable sources totals 426.87 megawatt hours generated per customer in the city, which results in a ranking of 6th in the state out of 1028 cities. Remsen, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 10,246.26 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers.

The use of electricity in Remsen accounts for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 1017th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1017th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Remsen. Remsen has one electricity generation plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Remsen

Remsen residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.110/kWh$0.090/kWh$108.29/mo.$91.06/mo.
49th11.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Remsen
44th$96.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Remsen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Remsen, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Remsen, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.0196.197,325.46806,852.54

Akron, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Akron's residents purchase residential electricity for 9.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.67% less than the average Iowa price of 13.10 cents and 38.76% below the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $103.44 per month, while the state average is $113.78. Patrons in Akron pay a 9.09% reduction compared to the rest of the state. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Akron Utilities.

The use of electricity in Akron accounts for 7,900,623.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 211th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 5,173.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 13th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Akron

Akron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.097/kWh$0.095/kWh$103.44/mo.$96.41/mo.
26th9.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Akron
68th$103.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Akron Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Akron, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Akron UtilitiesBUNDLED9.74103.449,011.88877,577.69

Electricity Production in Plymouth County, Iowa

Power Plants in Plymouth County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Remsen IA Wind 792,704

Plymouth County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Plymouth County creates 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2938th largest amount of any county in the United States. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 73rd highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type used in Plymouth County is Wind, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Plymouth County has one power producing plant.

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Plymouth County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Plymouth County offering electricity. Of those 5, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Iowa has pretty good regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Plymouth County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.49% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Iowa average is 2.03%, resulting in a rank of 570th best in the country and a state rank of 76th best out of 3230 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Plymouth County:

  • Akron, Iowa:
    • Akron Utilities: 100.00%
  • Hinton, Iowa:
    • North West Rural Electric Cooperative: 51.71%
    • Hinton, Iowa Electric Utility: 48.29%
  • Merrill, Iowa:
    • North West Rural Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Remsen, Iowa:
    • Remsen, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Westfield, Iowa:
    • North West Rural Electric Cooperative: 50.58%
    • Westfield Utilities: 49.42%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Plymouth County, Iowa?

By total revenue, North West Rural Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Plymouth County, Iowa.

How many electric companies offer service in Plymouth County, Iowa?

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Plymouth County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Plymouth County, Iowa?

How many power plants are located in Plymouth County, Iowa?

Plymouth County, Iowa is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-09-28