Taylor County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Taylor County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Alliant Energy is the largest electricity company in Taylor County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Ranking 35th out of 99 counties in wind power generation in the state, Taylor County has a total yield of 351,996 megawatt hours from wind power.
With a state average residential electricity bill of $113.35, Taylor County citizens pay about 28.36% more than other citizens in the state.
Taylor County continues to improve with the lowering of non-renewable fuel source use for electricity generation. The county has achieved a 47.83% reduction in the consumption of these fuel sources for electricity production throughout the last year.
With 5,932 residents within its borders and 352,008 megawatt hours produced a year, Taylor County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 59.34 megawatt hours. This is the 27 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Taylor County comes in as the 2951st highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in the US, emitting 3,539.05 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
101,301 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
352,008 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
351,996 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
12 MWh
Production per Capita
59.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,539 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
0.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lenox
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Lenox Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.05¢ per kWh
- 1.8% higher than last month
- 4.48% higher than April last year
- 8.02% lower than the Iowa average
- 28.74% lower than the US average
- 371st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 3,956th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 203 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 596 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.38¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 1.73% higher than April last year
- 7.94% lower than the Iowa average
- 23.21% lower than the US average
- 371st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 5,531st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$94.88 per month
- 8.39% lower than last month
- 4.67% higher than April last year
- 2.57% higher than the Iowa average
- 15.84% lower than the US average
- 417th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,654th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 824 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 221 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.6 per month
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 2.69% lower than April last year
- 3.46% higher than the Iowa average
- 14.31% lower than the US average
- 409th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 8,391st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 233 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,096 since April last year
Lenox, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Lenox's residential electricity price is 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 23.21% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. Lenox consumers consume 211043.25% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. There was a 2.10% decline in the average emissions per capita within the previous year.
Electricity use in Lenox results in the release of 7,174,623.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 215th largest emissions amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total equates to 4,837.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 46th worst in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity generation plant. Lenox has about 100.00% of its electricity produced from Distillate Fuel Oil.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lenox
Lenox residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lenox, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| Lenox, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.05 | 113.91 | 12 | 5,994.4 | 722,214.35 |
| Southwest Iowa REC | BUNDLED | 13.48 | 135.07 | 61,161.12 | 8,243,824.2 |
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Bedford, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Bedford's residential electricity price is 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 31.67% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Bedford are faced with 0.92 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 94.9 minutes. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $88.67 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Patrons in the city enjoy a 21.77% reduction compared to the rest of the United States.
Electricity use in Bedford results in the release of 6,571,396.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 229th largest emissions amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. The city also ranks 70th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Bedford have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bedford
Bedford residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bedford, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 |
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Clearfield, IA Electricity Overview
On average, Clearfield's residential electricity price is 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.07% below the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. With a population of 404 residents, the city is the 532nd most populous city in the state.
Electricity use in Clearfield results in the release of 1,952,091.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 524th largest emissions amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. The city also ranks 70th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Clearfield have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clearfield
Clearfield residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clearfield, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| Southwest Iowa REC | BUNDLED | 13.48 | 135.07 | 61,161.12 | 8,243,824.2 |
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Electricity Production in Taylor County, Iowa
Power Plants in Taylor County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contrail Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Taylor County | IA | Wind | 338,624 | ||||
August Wind FarmAugust Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Taylor County | IA | Wind | 6,759 | ||||
BirchBirch Power LLC (100.00%) | Taylor County | IA | Wind | 6,613 | ||||
| Lenox | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 12 | 12,297.78 | 1,024.81 |
Taylor County, Iowa Details
Electricity use in Taylor County results in the release of 3,539.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2951st largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. This total results in 0.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 2940th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 100.00% of Taylor County's electricity is generated using Wind. Taylor County has 4 electricity producing plants, which is 618th most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Taylor County:
- Bedford, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Blockton, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 93.89%
- United Electric Cooperative (Missouri): 6.11%
- Clearfield, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 57.14%
- Southwest Iowa REC: 42.86%
- Conway, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 97.88%
- Southwest Iowa REC: 2.12%
- Gravity, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Lenox, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 3.13%
- Lenox, Iowa Electric Utility: 86.72%
- Southwest Iowa REC: 10.16%
- New Market, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Sharpsburg, 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 Taylor County, Iowa?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Taylor County, Iowa.
How many power plants are located in Taylor County, Iowa?
Taylor County, Iowa has 4 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Taylor County, Iowa?
By total revenue, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in Taylor County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Taylor County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 1,425 |
| 2 | Southwest Iowa REC | 692 |
| 3 | Lenox, Iowa Electric Utility | 661 |
| 4 | United Electric Cooperative (Missouri) | 344 |
