Shelby County, IA: Electric Rates From 5 Providers

Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Shelby County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Shelby County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 12.90% below the US average rate, at 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

When calculating by total customers, Harlan Municipal Utilities is the largest provider in Shelby County.

Releasing 60,575,203.83 kilograms of CO2 gases, Shelby County has the 2133rd highest pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the United States and 42nd worst in the state.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Shelby County totals $205.75. For comparison, the Iowa average bill is $113.82

Shelby County is the 2378th most populated county in the US.

No electricity generation takes place in Shelby County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    201,293 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.13 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    60,575,204 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,155.34 kg

Harlan, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Harlan's residential electricity rate is 12.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 20.36% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Harlan Municipal Utilities.

Harlan has one power plant within its borders. The city is the 87th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 25,323,012.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 82nd worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harlan

Harlan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.123/kWh$117.41/mo.$105.13/mo.
410th12.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harlan
404th$117.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harlan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harlan, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Harlan Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED12.70114.2925,997.543,302,644.85
Nishnabotna Valley RECBUNDLED14.02205.7562,137.138,713,288.37

Elk Horn, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Elk Horn's residential electricity rate is 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 30.95% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential power bill is $113.82, while the Elk Horn average is 21.67% below at $89.16 per month. This ranks the city 25th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Elk Horn has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 457th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 2,680,774.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 985th 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
52nd11.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elk Horn
25th$89.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elk Horn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elk Horn, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0589.166,054,748.63669,267,182

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Earling, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Earling's residential electricity rate is 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 29.40% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential power bill is $113.82, while the Earling average is 13.11% below at $98.9 per month. This ranks the city 322nd in the state for average monthly bill total.

Earling has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 537th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 2,010,581.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 5,155.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 82nd 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 October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.080/kWh$154.62/mo.$49.53/mo.
321st11.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Earling
322nd$98.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Earling Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Earling, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.0589.166,054,748.63669,267,182
Nishnabotna Valley RECBUNDLED14.02205.7562,137.138,713,288.37

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Shelby County, Iowa Details

Shelby County, Iowa Net Metering

Approximately 80.00% of the electric suppliers in Shelby County offer net metering to their customers. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Providers In Each City in Shelby County:

  • Defiance, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Earling, Iowa:
    • Nishnabotna Valley REC: 8.35%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 91.65%
  • Elk Horn, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Harlan, Iowa:
    • Harlan Municipal Utilities: 96.59%
    • Nishnabotna Valley REC: 3.41%
  • 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 electric companies offer service in Shelby County, Iowa?

There are 5 electricity providers operating in Shelby County, Iowa.

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

The largest electricity provider in Shelby County, Iowa by total customer count is Harlan Municipal Utilities.

What electricity companies offer service in Shelby County, Iowa?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29