Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Overview
The 6 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuels places Shelby County at 1152nd out of 3230 counties in the US in non-renewable power generation.
Shelby County is home to 11,750 residents and its power generation facilities produce 6 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Shelby County is the 2021st largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States, producing 6 megawatt hours.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Shelby County is 14.36 cents. This is roughly 10.94% below the national average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Shelby County is the 2378th most populated county in the United States, with 11,750 residents residing within the county's borders.
Shelby County ranks 65th out of 99 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming over 200,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
200,655 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
56,778,567 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,832.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Harlan
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Harlan Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.79¢ per kWh
- 1.93% higher than last month
- 4.71% higher than April last year
- 2.38% lower than the Iowa average
- 24.36% lower than the US average
- 411th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 5,567th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 296 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 466 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.13¢ per kWh
- 0.37% higher than last month
- 1.77% higher than April last year
- 2.39% lower than the Iowa average
- 18.58% lower than the US average
- 410th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 8,021st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 181 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$92.18 per month
- 8.33% lower than last month
- 4.7% higher than April last year
- 0.35% lower than the Iowa average
- 18.24% lower than the US average
- 406th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 6,862nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 870 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 303 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.96 per month
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 2.63% lower than April last year
- 0.23% higher than the Iowa average
- 16.99% lower than the US average
- 401st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 6,761st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,635 since April last year
Harlan, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Harlan's residential electricity rate is 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 18.58% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Harlan citizens use 1398037.03% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up for the excess usage. The city has seen a 1.90% reduction in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous 12 months.
Harlan's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 6 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 23,737,973.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 87th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,832.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 62nd highest polluting city in Iowa when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Harlan has the 19th highest number of electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harlan
Harlan residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Harlan, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.08 | 109.94 | 6 | 21,701.51 | 2,839,092.91 |
| Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 197.91 | 51,869.1 | 7,490,310.45 |
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Elk Horn, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Elk Horn's residential electricity rate is 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 31.67% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Customers in Elk Horn experience 0.92 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 94.9 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Elk Horn average is 35.76% less at $88.67 per month.
Elk Horn has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 456th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 2,512,592.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 536th worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Horn
Elk Horn residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk Horn, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 |
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Earling, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Earling's residential electricity rate is 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 29.90% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Customers in Earling experience 0.92 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 94.9 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Earling average is 29.14% less at $97.8 per month.
Earling has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 536th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 1,884,444.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 536th worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Earling
Earling residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Earling, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 | |
| Nishnabotna Valley REC | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 197.91 | 51,869.1 | 7,490,310.45 |
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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 | 5,333.98 | 889 |
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 56,778,566.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2184th largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 47th highest in Iowa out of 99 counties. More importantly, the county averages 4,832.22 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:
- Defiance, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Earling, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 91.65%
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 8.35%
- Elk Horn, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Harlan, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 3.41%
- Harlan Municipal Utilities: 96.59%
- Irwin, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 1.27%
- MidAmerican Energy: 98.73%
- Kirkman, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Panama, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Portsmouth, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Tennant, Iowa:
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 100.00%
- Westphalia, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 87.75%
- Nishnabotna Valley REC: 12.25%
* 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 | 2,588 |
| 2 | Nishnabotna Valley REC | 1,687 |
| 3 | Shelby Municipal Utilities | 227 |
| 4 | Harrison County REC | 126 |
| 5 | Western Iowa Power Cooperative | 47 |
