Union County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Union County, IA is $151.06
- The average electricity rate in Union County, IA is 15.72¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Union County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Union County, IA is $151.06 per month. Union County, IA is the 40th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Union County, Iowa Electricity Overview
As the 626th highest generator of solar energy in the US out of 3221, Union County generates a total of 24,466 megawatt hours from solar.
With a population of 12,193 citizens, Union County is the 2346th largest county by population in the nation.
Union County produces 898,278 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuel sources. This ranks Union County 266th largest producing county out of 3221 counties in the United States for total sustainable electricity production.
Union County produces 355.30% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the excess.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Union County experienced a 15.63% decline over the last 12 months.
Union County has experienced a 21.55% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation during the course of the last year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
213,125 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.48 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
970,356 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
898,278 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
72,078 MWh
Production per Capita
79.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
7,839,784 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
642.97 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Creston
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Creston 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
- 927th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 69 since November last year
- 19,605th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,033 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,116 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
- 694th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 98 since November last year
- 10,800th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,845 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,958 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 2.72% lower than November last year
- 13.97% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.72% lower than the US average
- 785th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
- 11,186th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 177 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,859 since November last year
Creston, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Creston is approximately 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.57% higher than the state's average rate of 13.50 cents. This means the city is 1019th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. More electricity is consumed in Creston than produced, with consumption totaling 542.54% of generation. Approximately 100.00% of the city's electricity production comes from solar fields.
Releasing 28,401,549.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Creston is the 61st highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,740 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one power generation plant. In Creston, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Creston
Creston residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Creston, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 24,466 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Afton, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Afton is approximately 14.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.97% higher than the average state rate of 13.50 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Afton, Iowa Electric Utility. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $98.03. This is 14.41% below the Iowa average of $114.53.
Releasing 4,190,801.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Afton is the 310th highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Afton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton
Afton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 98.25 | 3,670.45 | 527,721.43 | |
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.92 | 130.29 | 3,630,631.8 | 650,440,179 |
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Lorimor, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Lorimor is approximately 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.57% higher than the state's average rate of 13.50 cents. This means the city is 1019th out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Lorimor has the 509th largest population in Iowa, with 442 residents residing within its borders.
Releasing 2,026,623.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lorimor is the 501st highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Lorimor has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lorimor
Lorimor residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lorimor, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Union County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southern Hills Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Union County | IA | Wind | 873,812 | 13 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Summit LakeCentral Iowa Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Union County | IA | Natural Gas | 72,078 | 10 | 35,694,516.16 | 8 | 495.22 | 21 | ||
Creston Solar (50 MW)Alliant Energy (100.00%) | Creston | IA | Solar | 24,466 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Union County, Iowa Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity consumption in Union County results in the release of 7,839,784.39 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 61st highest amount in Iowa out of 99 counties. This total results in 642.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2756th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Union County is Wind. The county produces 873,812 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Natural Gas and Solar make up 7.43% and 2.52% of generation, respectively. Union County is home to 3 power producing plants, which is the 33rd most plants within a county in Iowa.
Providers In Each City in Union County:
- Afton, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 1.66%
- Afton, Iowa Electric Utility: 98.34%
- Arispe, Iowa:
- Southwest Iowa REC: 12.69%
- Alliant Energy: 87.31%
- Creston, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cromwell, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lorimor, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Shannon City, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Thayer, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, Iowa?
The largest electricity company in Union County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 7,291 |
| 2 | Afton, Iowa Electric Utility | 528 |
| 3 | Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa | 485 |
| 4 | Southwest Iowa REC | 476 |
| 5 | Clarke Electric | 243 |
How many electric companies offer service in Union County, Iowa?
Union County, Iowa is home to 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Union County, Iowa?
Union County, Iowa has 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
