Van Buren County, IA: 4 Electric Providers

Van Buren County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Van Buren County, Iowa Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Van Buren County's average price is 5.44% lower than at 15.14 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest provider in Van Buren County by total customers is Alliant Energy.

With a Iowa average residential electric bill of $113.82, Van Buren County consumers, on average, pay about 39.17% more than other consumers per month for electricity.

Van Buren County citizens deal with outages that are on average 63.85 minutes per interruption, with around 0.7 outages a year.

In the previous year, Van Buren County had a 4.79% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

Van Buren County is the 90th largest county in Iowa.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    123,277 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.13 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    37,097,801 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,155.34 kg

Recent Energy News in Milton

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Milton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.93¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% lower than last month
  • 3.42% higher than January last year
  • 17.5% higher than the Iowa average
  • 2% higher than the US average
  • 913th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 17,606th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 678 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,476 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

17.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 0.67% higher than January last year
  • 16.87% higher than the Iowa average
  • 5.04% higher than the US average
  • 915th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 47 since January last year
  • 20,141st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 451 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,779 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$141.56 per month

  • 18.78% higher than last month
  • 10.52% higher than January last year
  • 14.93% higher than the Iowa average
  • 6.23% lower than the US average
  • 913th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 11,016th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,871 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,949 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$130.4 per month

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 3.52% lower than January last year
  • 13.31% higher than the Iowa average
  • 1.7% lower than the US average
  • 869th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 44 since January last year
  • 12,936th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 789 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,307 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.06¢ per kWh

  • 3.46% higher than last month
  • 3.65% higher than January last year
  • 15.04% higher than the Iowa average
  • 9.57% lower than the US average
  • 895th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14,239th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,043 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,713 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.2¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 1.44% lower than January last year
  • 14.85% higher than the Iowa average
  • 6.77% lower than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 15,468th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,032 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$524.04 per month

  • 18.88% higher than last month
  • 9.09% higher than January last year
  • 17% higher than the Iowa average
  • 67.84% lower than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since January last year
  • 12,464th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,903 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,744 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$520.37 per month

  • 0.7% higher than last month
  • 2.19% lower than January last year
  • 14.18% higher than the Iowa average
  • 68.21% lower than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 12,073rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 673 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.38¢ per kWh

  • 9.06% higher than last month
  • 2.35% higher than January last year
  • 9.12% higher than the Iowa average
  • 24.93% lower than the US average
  • 906th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 9,119th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,550 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 92 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.93¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 5.06% lower than January last year
  • 8.25% higher than the Iowa average
  • 22.4% lower than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
  • 12,262nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 665 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,154 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$28,085.64 per month

  • 17.5% higher than last month
  • 2.27% lower than January last year
  • 27.9% lower than the Iowa average
  • 16.69% lower than the US average
  • 555th in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since January last year
  • 19,569th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 647 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 713 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$30,621.42 per month

  • 0.18% lower than last month
  • 5.88% lower than January last year
  • 29.29% lower than the Iowa average
  • 10.49% lower than the US average
  • 563rd in the state out of 915 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19,912th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 288 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 154 since January last year

Keosauqua, IA Electricity Overview

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Keosauqua's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.82% less than the state's average price of 13.26 cents. This means the city is 411th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Keosauqua Light & Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Keosauqua is the 324th largest city in the state, with a population of 897.

Electricity consumption in Keosauqua results in the release of 4,624,336.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 321st highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 523rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Keosauqua must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keosauqua

Keosauqua residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.122/kWh$91.71/mo.$75.25/mo.
411th12.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Keosauqua
268th$91.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Keosauqua Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Keosauqua, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Keosauqua Light & PowerBUNDLED12.7591.714,288.45546,975

Milton, IA Electricity Overview

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Milton's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.74% more than the state's average price of 13.26 cents. This means the city is 639th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Milton are faced with 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

Electricity consumption in Milton results in the release of 2,634,376.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 468th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 82nd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Milton must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milton

Milton 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.
639th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milton
843rd$131Average residential monthly electricity bill for Milton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Milton, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.90130.393,611,605.48646,496,779
Southern Iowa Elec CooperativeBUNDLED15.62174.361,618.769,627,458.47

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Birmingham, IA Electricity Overview

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Birmingham's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.98% more than the state's average price of 13.26 cents. This means the city is 642nd out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Birmingham are faced with 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

Electricity consumption in Birmingham results in the release of 2,402,386.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 488th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 82nd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Birmingham must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Birmingham

Birmingham 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.
642nd17.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Birmingham
445th$130.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Birmingham Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Birmingham, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.90130.393,611,605.48646,496,779

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Van Buren County, Iowa Details

Van Buren County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Van Buren County providing electricity. Of those 4, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their consumers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. At the state level, Iowa is known for decent net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Van Buren County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 1.97% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.03%, resulting in a rank of 144th best in the United States and a state rank of 36th best out of 3230 and 99 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Van Buren County:

  • Birmingham, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Bonaparte, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Cantril, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Keosauqua, Iowa:
    • Keosauqua Light & Power: 100.00%
  • Milton, Iowa:
    • Southern Iowa Elec Cooperative: 1.40%
    • Alliant Energy: 98.60%
  • Stockport, 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 Van Buren County, Iowa?

Van Buren County, Iowa is home to 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Van Buren County, Iowa?

By total customer count, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Van Buren County, Iowa.

Which electricity companies offer service in Van Buren County, Iowa?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alliant Energy4,158
2Southern Iowa Elec Cooperative1,296
3Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa1,227
4Keosauqua Light & Power637

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29