Story County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Story County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Story County has accomplished a 0.91% decrease in the usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity production over the course of the previous year.

Story County ranks 12th in the state out of 99 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable sources, with 108,669.1 of the county's 700,205.1 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

In the past 12 months, Story County saw a 4.83% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Story County is Ames Utilities.

The county is the 653rd largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3221 counties, producing 700,205.1 megawatt hours.

Story County generates 591,536 megawatts from wind turbines. That is enough to rank them 180th out of 3221 counties in the nation for electricity generation from wind power .

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,675,424 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    700,205 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    591,536 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    108,669 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.14 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    332,843,879 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,392.7 kg

Ames, IA Electricity Overview

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Ames averages a residential electricity rate of 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 4.44% less than the state's average price of 13.33 cents, ranking the city at 137th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Production in the city from natural gas averaged 0.41 megawatt hours per citizen, which is 5th in the state out of 1028 cities. The city is the 15th highest generating city out of 1028 cities in Iowa, averaging 1.66 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city.

Ames' main fuel source consumed for electricity generation is Natural Gas. The city generates 81,333.56 megawatt hours, or 74.85% of the total generation in the city, from this fuel type. Coal and Distillate Fuel Oil account for 24.89% and 0.26% of electricity generation, respectively. Approximately 343,467,870.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city because of electricity consumption. This total also equates to a ranking of 8th highest in the state for pollution per citizen from electricity consumption. Ames is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ames

Ames 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.
137th12.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ames
26th$86.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ames Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ames, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.08133.363,647,875659,444,903
Ames UtilitiesBUNDLED11.5569.84258,375180,73420,866,800
Consumers Energy IowaBUNDLED14.21153.7883,69211,895,000
Midland Power CoopBUNDLED12.12179.06204,32624,758,000

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Nevada, IA Electricity Overview

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Nevada averages a residential electricity rate of 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 30.07% more than the state's average price of 13.33 cents, ranking the city at 349th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 8,997.79 megawatt hours a year, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Customers in Nevada are faced with 0.72 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 77.45 minutes.

Nevada is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 5,172.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 29th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 36,295,307.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nevada

Nevada 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.
349th17.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nevada
621st$137.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nevada Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nevada, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.08133.363,647,875659,444,903
Consumers Energy IowaBUNDLED14.21153.7883,69211,895,000

Huxley, IA Electricity Overview

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Huxley averages a residential electricity rate of 16.83 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 26.33% more than the state's average price of 13.33 cents, ranking the city at 327th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 5,092.43 megawatt hours a year, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Customers in Huxley are faced with 0.72 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 77.45 minutes.

Huxley is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 5,172.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 721st worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. A total of 22,205,466.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Huxley

Huxley 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.
327th16.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Huxley
644th$139.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Huxley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Huxley, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.08133.363,647,875659,444,903
Consumers Energy IowaBUNDLED14.21153.7883,69211,895,000

Electricity Production in Story County, Iowa

Power Plants in Story County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
FPL Energy Story Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Story County IA Wind 591,536
Iowa State UniversityIowa State University (100.00%)
Ames IA Natural Gas 96,57134,769,385.23360.04
NCAH Central Utility PlantNational Animal Disease Center (100.00%)
Ames IA Natural Gas 12,098.12,700,750.7223.24

Story County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Story County's main fuel source consumed for electricity generation is Wind. The county generates 591,536 megawatt hours, or 84.48% of the total generation in the county, from this fuel type. Natural Gas and Coal account for 11.62% and 3.86% of electricity generation, respectively. Emitting 332,843,878.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 852nd worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 70th highest in the state for emissions per resident with an average of 3,392.7 kilograms of emissions per person. Story County has 3 power generation plants, which is 2nd highest in the state.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
84.48%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
11.62%
COAL
Coal
3.86%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.04%

Story County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Story County offering electricity. Of those 5, 5 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Iowa has commendable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Story County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 companies average a yearly energy loss of 2.31% of electricity produced. The United States average for energy loss is 2.45% and the Iowa average is 2.02%, resulting in a rank of 152nd best in the nation and a state rank of 62nd best out of 3221 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Story County:

  • Ames, Iowa:
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 2.78%
    • Alliant Energy: 16.77%
    • Ames Utilities: 77.11%
    • Midland Power Coop: 3.34%
  • Cambridge, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 84.32%
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 15.68%
  • Collins, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 98.29%
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 1.71%
  • Colo, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Gilbert, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Huxley, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 67.84%
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 32.16%
  • Kelley, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Maxwell, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 91.42%
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 8.58%
  • McCallsburg, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Nevada, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 80.75%
    • Consumers Energy Iowa: 19.25%
  • Roland, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Sheldahl, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Slater, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Story City, Iowa:
    • Story Electric: 100.00%
  • Zearing, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 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 Story County, Iowa?

The largest electricity supplier in Story County, Iowa by total revenue is Ames Utilities.

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

There are 5 electricity companies operating in Story County, Iowa.

What electricity companies offer service in Story County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Ames Utilities27,961
2Alliant Energy12,323
3Consumers Energy Iowa2,311
4Story Electric1,105
5Midland Power Coop671

How many power plants are in Story County, Iowa?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Story County, Iowa

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-08-24