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 56th in Iowa for renewable electricity generation.

Tama County has a population of 17,079 citizens.

Consumers in the county deal with an average of 0.72 electrical outages a year, with an average of 77.45 minutes per outage.

Tama County produces 1.02% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, resulting in a ranking of 1198th 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 14.42% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Tama County residents are responsible for 4,873.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the Iowa average pollution per capita is 4,949.49.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    291,670 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 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

    0.33 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    83,232,378 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,873.38 kg

Tama, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Tama is approximately 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.02% above Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have 0.72 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 77.45 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

On average, Tama residents emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 3,072 people in the city, the city emits 15,204,823.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 118th 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 June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tama
197th$135.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tama Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tama, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116

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Toledo, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Toledo is approximately 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.02% above Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have 0.72 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 77.45 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

On average, Toledo residents emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 70th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 2,088 people in the city, the city emits 10,334,528.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 162nd 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 June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
435th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Toledo
197th$135.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Toledo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Toledo, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116

Dysart, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Dysart is approximately 14.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.08% above Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents. Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 7,003.99 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 $109.72 per month, while the US average is $137.45. Consumers in Dysart enjoy a 5.60% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Dysart residents emit 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 1,578 people in the city, the city emits 7,810,290.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 199th 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 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.
232nd14.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dysart
94th$109.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dysart Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dysart, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Dysart, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.79103.955,498.24758,431.74
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.18154.42132,66414,834,000

Electricity Production in Tama County, Iowa

Power Plants in Tama County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Traer Wind ProjectNorsemen Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Tama County IA Wind 5,510
Tama County IA Distillate Fuel Oil 103174,835.881,697.44
Traer IA Distillate Fuel Oil 58138,248.932,383.6
Traer IA Distillate Fuel Oil -104444.5-4.27

Tama County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Tama County results in 83,232,377.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1926th highest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 4,873.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1524th 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 18th most plants within a county in Iowa.

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98.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.99%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.04%

Tama County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 7 suppliers in Tama County, 5 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Tama County is 2.94%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Alliant Energy, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, and Consumers Energy Iowa. With a state average energy loss of 2.02%, Tama County is ranked as the 70th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Tama County:

  • Chelsea, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Clutier, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Dysart, Iowa:
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.52%
    • Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility: 83.06%
    • Alliant Energy: 14.42%
  • 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 4 power plants in Tama County, Iowa

What electricity companies offer service in Tama County, Iowa?

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-27