Electric Rates & Providers in Poweshiek County, IA

Poweshiek County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Poweshiek County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Poweshiek County is ranked 14th in the state out of 99 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 97.43 megawatt hours per person per year.

At an average residential rate of 16.21 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Poweshiek County pay a 1.28% markup from the nationwide average price.

Poweshiek County is the 25th highest county in Iowa for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.06 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel types.

In Poweshiek County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 10.88% during the course of the last year.

The county is the 505th largest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country, producing 1,815,940 megawatt hours.

Poweshiek County experienced a 380.91% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    319,122 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,815,940 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,814,878 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,062 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    97.48 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    139,240 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7.47 kg

Grinnell, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Grinnell home are charged a residential electricity rate of 17.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.98% higher than the average Iowa rate of 13.26 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Customers in Grinnell experience 0.74 power outages a year with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes.

There are no power facilities within Grinnell, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 523rd worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 5,155.34 kilograms per person and 9,481 residents in the city, the city emits 48,877,745.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grinnell

Grinnell residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
642nd17.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grinnell
445th$130.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grinnell Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grinnell, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.90130.393,611,605.48646,496,779

Brooklyn, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Brooklyn home are charged a residential electricity rate of 10.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.10% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.26 cents. Selling an estimated 9,425.76 megawatt hours, Brooklyn, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city. Non-renewable fuels are used to produce 937 megawatt hours in the city, which is 100.00% of their total production.

Electricity consumption in Brooklyn results in the release of 8,981,910.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 187th highest amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 5,404.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Brooklyn is the 13th highest polluting city in Iowa. Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Brooklyn. Brooklyn has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 10th highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brooklyn

Brooklyn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.083/kWh$135.59/mo.$89.78/mo.
44th10.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brooklyn
315th$97.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brooklyn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brooklyn, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Brooklyn, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.7695.769377,421.54798,666.41
TIP Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.08138.9578,449.8210,262,704.91

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Montezuma, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Montezuma home are charged a residential electricity rate of 10.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.08% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.26 cents. With an estimated 685 total residential customers, Montezuma, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Montezuma produces 0.55% of the electricity used in the city and must power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.

Electricity consumption in Montezuma results in the release of 6,951,688.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 230th highest amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 5,199.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Montezuma is the 31st highest polluting city in Iowa. Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 57.94% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Montezuma. Montezuma has one power generation plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montezuma

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.105/kWh$0.090/kWh$84.79/mo.$69.27/mo.
29th10.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montezuma
15th$84.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montezuma Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montezuma, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Montezuma, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.4784.791256,854.37717,354.55

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Electricity Production in Poweshiek County, Iowa

Power Plants in Poweshiek County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Poweshiek County IA Wind 1,278,119
Poweshiek County IA Wind 525,186
Venus Wind 3 LLCVenus Wind 3 LLC (100.00%)
Poweshiek County IA Wind 11,573
Brooklyn IA Distillate Fuel Oil 641457,684.77714.02
Brooklyn IA Distillate Fuel Oil 296238,028.68804.15
Montezuma IA Distillate Fuel Oil 12596,619.59772.96

Poweshiek County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Poweshiek County's power plants primarily use Wind, which accounts for 99.94% (or 1,814,878 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.06% and Natural Gas at 0.00% of production. Around 139,239.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 7.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2889th worst for pollution per capita. Poweshiek County has the 460th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 6 total plants.

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99.94%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.00%

Poweshiek County, Iowa Net Metering

Poweshiek County has 3 out of 5 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Iowa have above average net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

In Poweshiek County one company reports energy loss, Alliant Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 1.57%. With a state average energy loss of 2.03%, Poweshiek County is ranked as the 2nd best county in Iowa for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Poweshiek County:

  • Brooklyn, Iowa:
    • Brooklyn, Iowa Electric Utility: 95.69%
    • TIP Rural Electric Cooperative: 4.31%
  • Deep River, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Grinnell, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Guernsey, Iowa:
    • TIP Rural Electric Cooperative: 33.22%
    • Alliant Energy: 66.78%
  • Hartwick, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Malcom, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Montezuma, Iowa:
    • Montezuma, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Searsboro, Iowa:
    • Alliant 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 within Poweshiek County, Iowa?

Poweshiek County, Iowa is home to 6 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Poweshiek County, Iowa?

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

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

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Poweshiek County, Iowa?

The largest electricity supplier in Poweshiek County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-01-31