Tama County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Tama County, IA is $169.96
- The average electricity rate in Tama County, IA is 14.44¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Tama County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Tama County, IA is $169.96 per month. Tama County, IA is the 61st most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Tama County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Ranking 50th in wind power generation in the state out of 99 counties, Tama County has a total yield of 5,794 megawatt hours from wind turbines.
The largest provider in Tama County by number of customers is Alliant Energy.
Tama County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $169.96, which is 15.98% higher than the US average bill of $146.54.
Wind turbines produce 0.34 megawatt hours per year per citizen for Tama County residents, which is 447th highest county in the country out of 3221 counties.
Tama County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.13% below the national average rate, at 14.44 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents.
Tama County is ranked 53rd out of 99 for worst polluting county in Iowa based on emissions per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
298,528 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.48 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,625 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,794 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-169 MWh
Production per Capita
0.33 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
76,861,459 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,500.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tama
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Rates and Production Categories
Tama Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.9¢ per kWh
- 0.86% higher than last month
- 2.04% lower than November last year
- 27.31% higher than the Iowa average
- 0.76% lower than the US average
- 992nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 269 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since November last year
- 19,670th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,351 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,214 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.76¢ per kWh
- 0.16% lower than last month
- 0.25% higher than November last year
- 32.04% higher than the Iowa average
- 7.68% higher than the US average
- 1,019th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 23,389th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 344 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 664 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$105.31 per month
- 17.58% higher than last month
- 3.22% lower than November last year
- 13.95% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.93% lower than the US average
- 770th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 10,876th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,921 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,862 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 2.72% lower than November last year
- 13.97% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.72% lower than the US average
- 785th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
- 11,186th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,859 since November last year
Tama, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Tama is approximately 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.57% above Iowa's average rate of 13.50 cents. With an estimated 174 residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Tama residents emit 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 511th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,585.12 kilograms per person and 3,072 people in the city, the city emits 14,085,494.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 117th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Tama have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tama
Tama residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tama, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Toledo, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Toledo is approximately 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.57% above Iowa's average rate of 13.50 cents. With an estimated 128 residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Toledo residents emit 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 76th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,585.12 kilograms per person and 2,088 people in the city, the city emits 9,573,734.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 161st worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Toledo have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Toledo
Toledo residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Toledo, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Dysart, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Dysart is approximately 16.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.61% above Iowa's average rate of 13.50 cents. Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have 0.65 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 51.58 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
On average, Dysart residents emit 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 76th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,585.12 kilograms per person and 1,578 people in the city, the city emits 7,235,322.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 198th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Dysart have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dysart
Dysart residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dysart, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 | |
| Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.38 | 117.45 | 5,369.81 | 879,486.25 | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.78 | 187.49 | 125,428.89 | 17,287,104.25 |
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Tama County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Tama County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Traer Wind ProjectTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Tama County | IA | Wind | 5,794 | 102 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Traer MainTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Traer | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 7 | 66 | 12,288.77 | 62 | 1,755.54 | 3 | ||
Traer EastTraer Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Tama County | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | -176 | 81 | 15,409.26 | 57 | -87.55 | 82 |
Tama County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup
On average, Tama County residents emit 4,500.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 53rd worst polluting county out of 99 counties in Iowa and 1613th out of 3221 counties nationally. A total of 76,861,458.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. The county is home to 3 power producing plants, which is 711th most in the country.
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: 83.07%
- East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.52%
- Alliant Energy: 14.41%
- 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:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- 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 3 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 | 12,208 |
| 2 | TIP Rural Electric Cooperative | 1,348 |
| 3 | Traer Municipal Utilities | 1,099 |
| 4 | Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative | 795 |
| 5 | Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility | 518 |
| 6 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | 244 |
| 7 | Consumers Energy Iowa | 150 |
