Pottawattamie County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pottawattamie County, Iowa Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Pottawattamie County experienced a 4.79% increase during the past 12 months.
Pottawattamie County averages 5.69 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 650th highest in the country.
Pottawattamie County is ranked 141st out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the US when considering emissions per person.
Pottawattamie County consumes around 22.47% of the electricity that their power generating plants generate and they must export or store the remaining electricity.
Residents in Pottawattamie County, on average, pay $196.44 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Iowa average bill of $116.23.
With a population of 93,571 citizens, Pottawattamie County is the 10th largest county in Iowa and the 644th largest in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,597,976 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,110,860 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
532,182 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,578,678 MWh
Production per Capita
75.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,439,542,735 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,384.5 kg
Council Bluffs, IA Electricity Overview

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Council Bluffs averages 16,629.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. This results in a total emissions amount of 1,041,259,666.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Coal is the primary fuel source in Council Bluffs, with 99.27% of electricity production coming from the fuel. When combined with Distillate Fuel Oil (0.60%) and Natural Gas (0.13%), these three fuel sources account for 100.00% of the city's electricity generation. Council Bluffs has one electricity generation plant within its borders.
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Carter Lake, IA Electricity Overview

Emissions in Carter Lake average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 213th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 3,796 people in the city, the city emits 18,788,252.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 106th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Carter Lake must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Oakland, IA Electricity Overview

Oakland's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.30% higher than the average Iowa rate of 13.12 cents and 11.65% lower than the national average of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $193.69 per month. Nishnabotna Valley REC is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Oakland average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 70th highest polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 1,761 people in the city, the city emits 8,716,046.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 185th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Oakland must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oakland
Oakland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oakland, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 13.55 | 193.69 | 60,582.87 | 8,211,624.97 |
Electricity Production in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Power Plants in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Walter Scott Jr Energy CenterAtlantic Municipal Utilities (1.40%)Cedar Falls Electric Utility (2.68%)Alta Municipal Utilities (0.06%)New Hampton Electric (0.25%)Spencer Municipal Utilities (0.50%)Sumner, Iowa Electric Utility (0.06%)West Bend Electric (0.06%)Eldridge Electric (0.23%)Lincoln Electric System (5.55%)MidAmerican Energy (70.58%)Montezuma, Indiana Electric Utility (0.18%)Waverly Utilities (0.18%)Central Iowa Power Cooperative (10.65%)Corn Belt Power Cooperative (4.59%)Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (3.03%) | Council Bluffs | IA | Coal | 6,578,678.02 | 6,405,843,924.96 | 973.73 | ||
Walnut Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Pottawattamie County | IA | Wind | 532,182 |
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Pottawattamie County averages 15,384.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,439,542,735.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Pottawattamie County is Coal, making up 91.84% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Coal totals to Wind (7.48%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.56%), these three fuel sources make up 99.88% of the county's electricity generation. Pottawattamie County has 2 electricity plants, which is 1074th highest in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Pottawattamie County:
- Carter Lake, Iowa:
- Omaha Public Power District: 100.00%
- Neola, Iowa:
- Neola, Iowa Electric Utility: 92.25%
- Harrison County REC: 7.75%
- Oakland, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
- Walnut, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
The largest electricity company in Pottawattamie County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Nishnabotna Valley REC.
How many power plants are located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
Pottawattamie County, Iowa is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Nishnabotna Valley REC | 1,118 |
2 | Neola, Iowa Electric Utility | 462 |
3 | Harrison County REC | 200 |
How many electric companies offer service in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
Pottawattamie County, Iowa is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.