Polk County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, Iowa Electricity Overview
The county is ranked as the 15th highest generator of electricity of all 99 counties in the state for total electricity generation, producing 1,467,927 megawatt hours.
Polk County produces 2.98 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 55 highest county out of 99 counties in the state for production per capita.
Polk County produces 84,602 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuels. This ranks Polk County 941st largest producing county in the US out of 3221 counties for total sustainable electricity production.
Throughout the previous 12 months, Polk County has had a 6.65% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Consumers Energy Iowa is the largest supplier in Polk County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Customers in Polk County use about 568.65% of the electricity that the county produces.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
8,347,352 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.95 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,467,927 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
84,602 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,383,325 MWh
Production per Capita
2.98 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,680,486,907 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,443.71 kg
Des Moines, IA Electricity Overview
Des Moines' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.89 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 16.08% lower than Iowa's average rate of 12.98 cents, ranking the city at 48th best for average electricity rate out of 1028 cities in the state. Power plants in the city have, sadly, permitted a 150.00% increase in the amount of fossil fuel sources used each year. The city is the 83rd highest generating city out of 1028 cities in the state, averaging 0 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city each year.
Des Moines emits 5,076.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 69th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,087,084,156.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total pollution in Iowa. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 100.00% (or 5 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Des Moines is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Des Moines
Des Moines residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Zips with electric coverage in Des Moines, Iowa include: 50317, 50315, 50310, 50322, 50320, 50009, 50313, 50311, 50316, 50312, 50211 and 6 other zip code(s).
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West Des Moines, IA Electricity Overview
West Des Moines emits 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 70th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 348,883,767.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 7th highest for total pollution in Iowa. The city is home to zero power plants.
Zips with electric coverage in West Des Moines, Iowa include: 50265, 50266, 50263, 50312, 50321, 50261, 50061, 50038
Ankeny, IA Electricity Overview
Ankeny's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.61% more than Iowa's average rate of 12.98 cents. This ranks the city 226th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Consumers Energy Iowa sells an estimated 534.02 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $153.97 per month, while the US average is $129.86.
Ankeny emits 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 442nd highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 344,639,674.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 10th highest for total pollution in Iowa. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ankeny
Ankeny residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ankeny, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Iowa | BUNDLED | 14.35 | 153.97 | 81,210 | 11,655,200 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ankeny, Iowa include: 50023, 50317, 50021, 50313, 50226
Electricity Production in Polk County, Iowa
Power Plants in Polk County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greater Des MoinesMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pleasant Hill | IA | Natural Gas | 1,361,516 | 548,653,081.34 | 402.97 | ||
Metro Methane Recovery FacilityWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | IA | Landfill Gas | 84,602 | 50,894,780.1 | 601.58 | ||
Pleasant HillMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pleasant Hill | IA | Natural Gas | 12,869 | 11,473,947.12 | 891.6 | ||
Sycamore (IA)MidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Johnston | IA | Natural Gas | 8,935 | 9,301,099.64 | 1,040.97 | ||
Anderson EricksonAnderson Erickson Dairy (100.00%) | Des Moines | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 5 | 3,778.23 | 755.65 |
Polk County, Iowa Details
Releasing 2,680,486,906.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Polk County ranks highest out of 99 counties in Iowa for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 1283rd highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,443.71 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 94.09% (or 1,381,136.42 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Landfill Gas (5.76%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.15%). Polk County has 5 electricity plants, which is 10th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Polk County:
- Alleman, Iowa:
- Consumers Energy Iowa: 100.00%
- Ankeny, Iowa:
- Consumers Energy Iowa: 100.00%
- Des Moines, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Elkhart, Iowa:
- Consumers Energy Iowa: 100.00%
- Madrid, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle Electric | 917 |
| 2 | Consumers Energy Iowa | 603 |
| 3 | Alliant Energy | 366 |
| 4 | Midland Power Coop | 143 |
How many power plants are located within Polk County, Iowa?
There are 5 power plants located in Polk County, Iowa
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, Consumers Energy Iowa is the largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Iowa.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Iowa?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Polk County, Iowa.
