Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Shelby County has the 79th highest electricity generation in Iowa out of 99 counties, generating 6 megawatt hours.
Shelby County is home to 11,746 people and its power plants produce 6 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Shelby County uses 3318704.38% of the electricity that it generates.
Shelby County emits 5,077.01 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1419th worst polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.
Roughly 100.00% of Shelby County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 1166th highest county out of 3221 counties in the US for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
Shelby County is the 65th most populous county in Iowa.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
199,122 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.95 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
59,634,509 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,077.01 kg
Harlan, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Harlan's residential electricity rate is 13.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 8.07% below the average US price of 14.46 cents. Harlan citizens use 1382463.86% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up for the excess usage. The city has seen a 7.18% reduction in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous 12 months.
Harlan's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 6 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 24,844,111.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 87th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 5,077.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 66th highest polluting city in Iowa when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Harlan has the 18th highest number of electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harlan
Harlan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Harlan, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.52 | 101.79 | 6 | 23,320.81 | 2,919,406.24 |
| Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 199.57 | 59,990.5 | 8,424,906.44 |
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Elk Horn, IA Electricity Overview
Elk Horn has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 414th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 3,051,076.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 70th worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Earling, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Earling's residential electricity rate is 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 2.88% below the average US price of 14.46 cents. Nishnabotna Valley REC is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential power bill is $115.05, while the Earling average is 73.46% more at $199.57 per month. This ranks the city 751st in the state for average monthly bill total.
Earling has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 497th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 2,015,436.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 5,076.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 70th worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Earling
Earling residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Earling, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 199.57 | 59,990.5 | 8,424,906.44 |
Electricity Production in Shelby County, Iowa
Power Plants in Shelby County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 6 | 5,778.47 | 963.08 |
Shelby County, Iowa Details
Shelby County's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The county produces 6 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 59,634,509.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2171st largest amount in the country out of 3221 counties and 45th highest in Iowa out of 99 counties. More importantly, the county averages 5,077.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Shelby County is home to one electricity producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Shelby County:
- Earling, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
- Harlan, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 50.87%
- Harlan Municipal Utilities: 49.13%
- Irwin, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
- Tennant, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
- Westphalia, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 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 Shelby County, Iowa?
There is one power plant located in Shelby County, Iowa
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Shelby County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, Nishnabotna Valley REC is the largest electricity supplier in Shelby County, Iowa.
How many electric companies offer service in Shelby County, Iowa?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Shelby County, Iowa.
Which electricity companies offer service in Shelby County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlan Municipal Utilities | 2,879 |
| 2 | Nishnabotna Valley REC | 1,842 |
| 3 | Shelby Municipal Utilities | 266 |
| 4 | Harrison County REC | 139 |
| 5 | Western Iowa Power Cooperative | 55 |
