Tama County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Tama County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Over 98.98% of Tama County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Tama County at 55th in Iowa for renewable electricity generation.
Tama County has a population of 17,135 citizens.
Consumers in the county deal with an average of 0.72 electrical outages a year, with an average of 81.55 minutes per outage.
Tama County produces 1.02% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, resulting in a ranking of 1121st out of 3221 counties in the US for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
During the course of the most recent 12 months, Tama County experienced a 17.49% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
Tama County residents are responsible for 5,488.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the Iowa average pollution per capita is 5,578.07.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
287,325 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,567 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,510 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
57 MWh
Production per Capita
0.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
94,041,911 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,488.29 kg
Tama, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Tama is approximately 16.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.95% above Iowa's average rate of 12.74 cents. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 4,968.5 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $128.1 per month, while the US average is $123.86.
On average, Tama residents emit 5,578.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 91st worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 5,578.07 kilograms per person and 3,130 people in the city, the city emits 17,459,367.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 119th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Tama have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tama
Tama residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tama, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.94 | 128.1 | 3,716,586 | 629,501,031 |
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Toledo, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Toledo is approximately 16.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.95% above Iowa's average rate of 12.74 cents. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 3,658.42 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $128.1 per month, while the US average is $123.86.
On average, Toledo residents emit 5,578.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 765th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 5,578.07 kilograms per person and 2,369 people in the city, the city emits 13,214,454.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 147th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Toledo have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Toledo
Toledo residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Toledo, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.94 | 128.1 | 3,716,586 | 629,501,031 |
Traer, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Traer is approximately 11.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.53% below Iowa's average rate of 12.74 cents. The city generates about -0.03 megawatt hours per resident each year from power generating plants in its city limits, which ranks it as the 83rd highest generating city out of 1028 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 487.95 megawatt hours each year, Traer Municipal Utilities is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Traer residents emit 5,578.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 765th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. This results in a total emissions amount of 8,830,089.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has 2 electricity plants, which is the 7th highest for a city in the state. When it comes to electricity production, Traer's main fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 4.68%, or 2.15 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Traer
Traer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Traer, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traer Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.53 | 86.71 | 8,576.2 | 988,490.97 |
Electricity Production in Tama County, Iowa
Power Plants in Tama County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Traer Wind ProjectNorsemen Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Tama County | IA | Wind | 5,510 | ||||
Traer EastTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Tama County | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 103 | 174,835.88 | 1,697.44 | ||
Traer MainTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Traer | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 58 | 138,248.93 | 2,383.6 | ||
Traer SouthTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Traer | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | -104 | 444.5 | -4.27 |
Tama County, Iowa Details
Electricity consumption in Tama County results in 94,041,910.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1855th highest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 5,488.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1288th worst for pollution per capita. Wind is the primary fuel in Tama County, with 98.98% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Distillate Fuel Oil and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 0.99% and 0.04% of total electricity generation, respectively. Tama County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is the 15th most plants within a county in Iowa.
Providers In Each City in Tama County:
- Chelsea, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Clutier, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Dysart, Iowa:
- Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility: 83.06%
- Alliant Energy: 14.42%
- East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.52%
- Elberon, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Garwin, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Gladbrook, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lincoln, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Montour, Iowa:
- TIP Rural Electric Cooperative: 4.60%
- Alliant Energy: 95.40%
- Tama, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Toledo, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Traer, Iowa:
- Traer Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
- Vining, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Tama County, Iowa?
Tama County, Iowa is home to 7 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Tama County, Iowa?
By total customer count, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in Tama County, Iowa.
How many power plants are located in Tama County, Iowa?
There are 4 power plants in Tama County, Iowa
What electricity companies offer service in Tama County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 12,060 |
| 2 | TIP Rural Electric Cooperative | 1,189 |
| 3 | Traer Municipal Utilities | 1,051 |
| 4 | Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative | 766 |
| 5 | Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility | 711 |
| 6 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | 229 |
| 7 | Consumers Energy Iowa | 133 |
