Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Pocahontas County, IA is $173.08
- The average electricity rate in Pocahontas County, IA is 13.62¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pocahontas County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Pocahontas County, IA is $173.08 per month. Pocahontas County, IA is the 64th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Averaging generation of 141.12 megawatt hours per resident per year, Pocahontas County ranks 6 out of 99 counties in the state for production per capita.
With a nationwide average residential electricity bill of $147.16, Pocahontas County consumers, on average, pay about 17.61% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.
The county is the 588th largest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the US, producing 1,000,688 megawatt hours.
Over 100.00% of Pocahontas County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Pocahontas County at 178th in the United States for total sustainable electricity production.
Electricity from wind energy generated in Pocahontas County totals 1,000,688 megawatt hours, ranking Pocahontas County 10th out of 99 counties in Iowa for wind power generation.
Wind produces 1,000,688 megawatt hours of electricity in Pocahontas County. This equals roughly 141.12 megawatt hours per person in Pocahontas County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 5th highest county out of 99 counties in Iowa.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
124,364 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.54 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,000,688 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,000,688 MWh
Production per Capita
141.12 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pocahontas
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Pocahontas Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.02¢ per kWh
- 3.59% lower than last month
- 6.08% higher than November last year
- 9.45% lower than the Iowa average
- 29.42% lower than the US average
- 319th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 3,497th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 795 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 189 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.87¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.92% higher than November last year
- 11.77% lower than the Iowa average
- 28.05% lower than the US average
- 313th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
- 3,403rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 226 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$98.49 per month
- 5.66% higher than last month
- 2.59% higher than November last year
- 6.57% higher than the Iowa average
- 16.7% lower than the US average
- 351st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 411 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 7,939th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,618 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 262 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.22 per month
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 1.8% higher than November last year
- 2.88% lower than the Iowa average
- 23.92% lower than the US average
- 332nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
- 3,887th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 677 since November last year
Pocahontas, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Pocahontas are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.16% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.51 cents and 29.09% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility has an estimated 991 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $108.22 per month.
Emitting 6,943,977.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Pocahontas is the 219th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Pocahontas, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pocahontas
Pocahontas residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pocahontas, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.58 | 202.8 | 180,946.8 | 24,569,696 | |
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 89.12 | 6,190,167.65 | 678,988,835 | |
| Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.44 | 89.33 | 10 | 9,203.08 | 1,052,796 |
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Laurens, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Laurens are billed a residential electricity rate of 8.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.82% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.51 cents and 48.19% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $112.46 per month, while the state average is $113.67. Laurens Municipal Power and Communications is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 6,166,631.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Laurens is the 234th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Laurens, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens
Laurens residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | BUNDLED | 8.82 | 114.2 | 955 | 10,679.06 | 941,673.09 |
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Rolfe, IA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Rolfe are billed a residential electricity rate of 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.46% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.51 cents and 6.12% above the nationwide average of 16.73. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 1,620.91 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other vendors. With a population of 711 residents, the city is the 389th most populated city in the state.
Emitting 3,370,080.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Rolfe is the 384th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Rolfe, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rolfe
Rolfe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rolfe, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 |
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Pocahontas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pomeroy Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pocahontas County | IA | Wind | 1,000,688 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 71st worst ranked county out of 99 counties in the state, Pocahontas County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 2894th worst in the country for pollution per capita. The county has one power producing plant. Pocahontas County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Wind. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the county from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Pocahontas County:
- Fonda, Iowa:
- Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.93%
- MidAmerican Energy: 9.07%
- 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%
- MidAmerican Energy: 2.90%
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 6.24%
- 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 one active electricity plant 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 MidAmerican Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidAmerican Energy | 9,645 |
| 2 | Alliant Energy | 3,707 |
| 3 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 1,658 |
| 4 | Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility | 1,211 |
| 5 | Laurens Municipal Power and Communications | 858 |
| 6 | Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility | 378 |
| 7 | Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association | 51 |
How many electric companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
There are 7 electricity companies operating in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
