Wapello County, IA: 4 Electric Providers

Wapello County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wapello County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Wapello County has the 6th largest electricity generation of all 99 counties in the state, producing 3,280,881.02 megawatt hours.

The largest supplier in Wapello County by customer count is Alliant Energy.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Wapello County has been reduced by 1.26% within the previous year.

Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 99.80% of the megawatt hours produced in Wapello County, ranking it 317th out of 3230 counties in the county for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.

With 3,266,531.83 megawatt hours generated from coal, Wapello County ranks 81st out of 3230 counties in the US for coal power electricity production.

Residents of Wapello County use enough electricity to emit 18,297.47 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, which is the 62nd highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    605,108 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,280,881 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    6,418 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,274,463 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    92.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    646,687,559 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    18,297.47 kg

Ottumwa, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Ottumwa is about 17.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Ottumwa produces 1.48% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Ottumwa average 5,052.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1004th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 128,224,303.13 kilograms, which is the 21st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Ottumwa's top fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 6,418 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ottumwa

Ottumwa 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.
640th17.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ottumwa
833rd$129.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ottumwa Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ottumwa, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919
Southern Iowa Elec CooperativeBUNDLED15.62174.361,618.769,627,458.47

Eddyville, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Eddyville is about 17.64 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Eddyville are faced with 0.74 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes. Selling an estimated 1,721.07 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Eddyville average 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 306th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,646,063.48 kilograms, which is the 261st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Eddyville have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eddyville

Eddyville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.217/kWh$0.127/kWh$219.88/mo.$85.68/mo.
600th17.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eddyville
440th$127.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eddyville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eddyville, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED10.9189.826,167,060.82673,028,298

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Eldon, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Eldon is about 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.21 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Eldon are faced with 0.74 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 1,668.27 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

Emissions in Eldon average 5,128.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 67th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,025,576.59 kilograms, which is the 365th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Eldon have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eldon

Eldon 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.
641st17.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eldon
442nd$129.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eldon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eldon, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.75130.533,642,669.62646,641,919

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Electricity Production in Wapello County, Iowa

Power Plants in Wapello County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wapello County IA Coal 3,140,616.033,375,778,523.31,074.88
Ottumwa City ofOttumwa City of (100.00%)
Ottumwa IA Conventional Hydroelectric 6,418

Wapello County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Wapello County averages 18,297.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 62nd worst in the US out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the county are 646,687,558.77 kilograms, which is the 8th worst total amount of emissions for any county in Iowa. The county has 2 power producing plants, which is 1100th most in the country. Wapello County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Coal. The county produces 3,266,531.83 megawatt hours from this fuel type. Distillate Fuel Oil and Conventional Hydroelectric make up the next highest amounts at 0.24% and 0.20%, respectively.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.56%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.24%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.20%

Wapello County, Iowa Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Wapello County providing electricity. Of those 4, 50.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Iowa has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Wapello County who report energy loss data had an average of 1.97% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 2.03%, Wapello County is the 36th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Wapello County:

  • Agency, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Blakesburg, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Chillicothe, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Eddyville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 96.73%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 3.27%
  • Eldon, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Kirkville, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Ottumwa, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 98.86%
    • Southern Iowa Elec Cooperative: 1.14%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are in Wapello County, Iowa?

Wapello County, Iowa has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity company in Wapello County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.

What electricity companies offer service in Wapello County, Iowa?

How many electric companies offer service in Wapello County, Iowa?

There are 4 electricity providers operating in Wapello County, Iowa.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-01-31