Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With 7,091 residents living within the county and 1,361,552 megawatt hours produced per year, Pocahontas County has a per capita production rate of 192.01 megawatt hours. The city is 193rd largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Pocahontas County is 13.05 cents. This is approximately 18.50% less than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Pocahontas County has been curtailed by 60.30% over the past year.
Pocahontas County is the 91st largest county by population in Iowa, with 7,091 citizens calling the county home.
With total generation of 1,361,552 megawatt hours, Pocahontas County is the 18th highest producer of electricity in the state out of 99 counties.
Pocahontas County is 93rd in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 191.96 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
121,478 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,361,552 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,361,205 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
347 MWh
Production per Capita
192.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
23,742 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3.35 kg
Recent Energy News in Pocahontas
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,053 positions to 2,156th, from last year's value of 1,103rd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 415 positions to 1,634th, from last year's value of 2,049th
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 855 positions to 2,156th, from last month's value of 1,301st
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 62 positions to 1,634th, from last month's value of 1,572nd
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate increased by 5.54% to 9.56 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.05 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 4 positions to 330th, from last year's value of 326th
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate increased by 2.04% to 9.56 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.36 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 330th, from last month's value of 331st
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.38% to 10.92 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.88 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.27% to 10.92 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.95 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,257 positions to 2,456th, from last year's value of 1,199th
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,133 positions to 2,456th, from last month's value of 1,323rd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 206 positions to 1,606th, from last year's value of 1,812th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,606th, from last month's value of 1,603rd
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate increased by 5.99% to 7.76 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.33 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 2.11% to 8.55 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 8.74 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate increased by 4.29% to 7.76 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.44 ¢ / kWh
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 330th, from last year's value of 333rd
- In Pocahontas, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 330th, from last month's value of 333rd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.31% to 8.55 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.53 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,410 positions to 23,052nd, from last year's value of 21,642nd
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,258 positions to 22,534th, from last year's value of 21,276th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 324 positions to 23,052nd, from last month's value of 22,728th
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 271 positions to 22,534th, from last month's value of 22,805th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 4.52% to $56,045.79, from last year's value of $53,624.18
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill increased by 7.17% to $50,034.33, from last year's value of $46,686.68
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill increased by 3.31% to $50,034.33, from last month's value of $48,429.23
- In Pocahontas, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 902nd, from last month's value of 904th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 0.5% to $56,045.79, from last month's value of $55,766.82
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 53 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,650th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 41 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,662nd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 4 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 97th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 4 positions to 101st, from last month's value of 97th
- In Pocahontas, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Pocahontas, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 48 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 951st
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 45 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 954th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 6 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 75th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 5 positions to 81st, from last month's value of 76th
- In Pocahontas, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Pocahontas, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,373 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,326th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,441 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 1,258th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 33 positions to 101st, from last month's value of 68th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 22 positions to 101st, from last year's value of 79th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 346 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 662nd
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 278 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 730th
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 102.57646153846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 20 positions to 81st, from last month's value of 61st
- In Pocahontas, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 9 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 72nd
Pocahontas Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
9.56¢ per kWh
- 2.04% higher than last month
- 5.54% higher than January last year
- 29.5% lower than the Iowa average
- 38.8% lower than the US average
- 330th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
- 2,156th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 855 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,053 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.92¢ per kWh
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 0.27% lower than January last year
- 28.39% lower than the Iowa average
- 35.64% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 1,634th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 415 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$92.13 per month
- 11.98% higher than last month
- 1.59% higher than January last year
- 25.2% lower than the Iowa average
- 38.97% lower than the US average
- 329th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 2,790th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,289 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,536 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$89.17 per month
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 3.55% lower than January last year
- 22.52% lower than the Iowa average
- 32.79% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 1,684th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 215 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.76¢ per kWh
- 5.99% higher than last month
- 4.29% higher than January last year
- 25.94% lower than the Iowa average
- 41.79% lower than the US average
- 330th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 2,456th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,133 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,257 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
8.55¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 2.11% lower than January last year
- 25.6% lower than the Iowa average
- 39.6% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 1,606th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 206 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$317.66 per month
- 4.21% higher than last month
- 1.57% lower than January last year
- 29.08% lower than the Iowa average
- 80.51% lower than the US average
- 332nd in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 3,400th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 798 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 924 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$344.66 per month
- 0.12% lower than last month
- 3.73% lower than January last year
- 24.37% lower than the Iowa average
- 78.94% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 4,233rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 82 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 503 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
5.68¢ per kWh
- 8% higher than last month
- 4.78% higher than January last year
- 15.97% lower than the Iowa average
- 42.19% lower than the US average
- 328th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 3,994th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,705 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,398 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
6.26¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 1.18% lower than January last year
- 14.64% lower than the Iowa average
- 38.8% lower than the US average
- 321st in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since January last year
- 3,077th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 543 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 965 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$50,034.33 per month
- 3.31% higher than last month
- 7.17% higher than January last year
- 28.44% higher than the Iowa average
- 48.42% higher than the US average
- 902nd in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 22,534th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 271 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,258 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$56,045.79 per month
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 4.52% higher than January last year
- 29.43% higher than the Iowa average
- 63.82% higher than the US average
- 908th in the state out of 915 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 23,052nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 324 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,410 since January last year
Pocahontas, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Pocahontas are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.33% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 33.17% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $92.76 per month, while the state average is $113.82. Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 7,552,567.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Pocahontas is the 218th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 523rd worst in Iowa for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,155.34 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city has the 23rd highest number of power plants of any city in Iowa, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pocahontas
Pocahontas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pocahontas, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.22 | 195.99 | 184,628 | 22,558,900 | |
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.05 | 89.16 | 6,054,748.63 | 669,267,182 | |
Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.58 | 85.78 | 9,124.26 | 965,589.69 |
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Laurens, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Laurens are billed a residential electricity rate of 8.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 37.32% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 48.08% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The city has encouraged a 60.30% decrease in non-renewable fuel type use in their electric generation plants. The Iowa average monthly residential power bill is $113.82, while the Laurens average is 3.51% lower at $109.83 per month. This is the 375th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Emitting 6,867,442.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Laurens is the 233rd highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 19th worst in Iowa in emissions per resident, averaging 5,278.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Laurens, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Laurens.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens
Laurens residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | BUNDLED | 8.31 | 109.83 | 347 | 10,480.64 | 871,150.62 |
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Rolfe, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Rolfe are billed a residential electricity rate of 17.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.98% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.26 cents and 11.82% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Alliant Energy has an estimated 59 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. Rolfe is home to 711 residents, which is the 389th most populated city in Iowa.
Emitting 3,665,444.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Rolfe is the 385th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Rolfe, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rolfe
Rolfe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rolfe, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.90 | 130.39 | 3,611,605.48 | 646,496,779 |
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Electricity Production in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Power Plants in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pomeroy Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pocahontas County | IA | Wind | 953,984 | ||||
Pocahontas Prairie Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pocahontas County | IA | Wind | 407,221 | ||||
Laurens | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 347 | 264,772.64 | 763.03 | |||
West Diesel Generation UnitPocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility (100.00%) | Pocahontas | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,333.49 |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Details
Coming in as the 81st worst ranked county out of 99 counties in the state, Pocahontas County emits 23,742.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2899th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 3.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Wind is the fuel of choice in Pocahontas County, with 99.97% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 4 power producing plants in Pocahontas County, which is the 679th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.
Providers In Each City in Pocahontas County:
- Fonda, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 9.07%
- Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.93%
- Havelock, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Laurens, Iowa:
- Laurens Municipal Power and Communications: 100.00%
- Palmer, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Plover, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Pocahontas, Iowa:
- Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.86%
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 6.24%
- MidAmerican Energy: 2.90%
- Rolfe, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Varina, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
Pocahontas County, Iowa is home to 4 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
The largest electricity provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alliant Energy | 3,684 |
2 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 1,599 |
3 | Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | 1,162 |
4 | Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | 829 |
5 | Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility | 360 |
6 | Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association | 49 |
How many electric companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
There are 6 electricity companies operating in Pocahontas County, Iowa.