Webster County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Webster County, Iowa Electricity Overview
With total generation of 220,028 megawatt hours, Webster County is ranked 47th highest producer of electricity out of 99 counties in the state for total production.
Webster County is the 1022nd largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 37,114 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 220,028.
The 17,948 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable energy ranks Webster County at 829th out of 3230 counties in the county in non-renewable power production.
Webster County emits 3,399.99 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 4,544.55.
Natural gas makes up 8.15% of the electric production in Webster County, resulting in a rank of 677th out of 3230 counties countrywide for total natural gas production.
Webster County emitted 126,187,394.09 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 1565th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
634,353 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
220,028 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
202,080 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
17,948 MWh
Production per Capita
5.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
126,187,394 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,399.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fort Dodge
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Fort Dodge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.21¢ per kWh
- 15.93% higher than last month
- 0.06% higher than May last year
- 14.16% lower than the Iowa average
- 25.93% lower than the US average
- 275th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since May last year
- 4,884th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,895 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 673 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.02¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 0.71% higher than May last year
- 18.1% lower than the Iowa average
- 31.76% lower than the US average
- 266th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since May last year
- 2,438th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 180 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$76.44 per month
- 13.82% higher than last month
- 0.26% lower than May last year
- 21.1% lower than the Iowa average
- 38.46% lower than the US average
- 244th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 1,983rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 59 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$88.65 per month
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 3.25% lower than May last year
- 21.17% lower than the Iowa average
- 35.16% lower than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since May last year
- 2,202nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 315 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 643 since May last year
Fort Dodge, IA Electricity Overview
Fort Dodge's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.01% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 31.88% below the national average of 16.17 cents. MidAmerican Energy sells an estimated 52,479.5 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation totals 8.14 megawatt hours per person. This ranks the city 11th out of 1028 cities in the state.
For every person in the city there are 2,492.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 1013th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 61,873,063.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Fort Dodge is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Fort Dodge has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fort Dodge, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.58 | 202,080 | 5,987,214.9 | 667,475,988 |
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Dayton, IA Electricity Overview
Dayton's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.66% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 22.45% below the national average of 16.17 cents. Selling an estimated 2,663.19 megawatt hours, Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city. Non-renewable fuel sources are often used in electricity production in the city, resulting in roughly 0.02 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per resident per year.
For every person in the city there are 4,772.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 35th highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 4,352,443.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Dayton is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Dayton has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dayton
Dayton residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dayton, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 91.52 | 15 | 3,608.02 | 448,925.68 |
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Gowrie, IA Electricity Overview
Gowrie's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.10% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.44 cents and 7.69% below the national average of 16.17 cents. Selling an estimated 1,030.53 megawatt hours, Gowrie Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city. Non-renewable fuel sources are often used in electricity production in the city, resulting in roughly 0 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per resident per year.
For every person in the city there are 4,761.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 53rd highest in the state out of 1028 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 4,023,136.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Gowrie is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Gowrie has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gowrie
Gowrie residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gowrie, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowrie Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 99.28 | 4 | 3,993.22 | 591,400.2 |
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Electricity Production in Webster County, Iowa
Power Plants in Webster County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Holliday Creek SolarMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Fort Dodge | IA | Solar | 202,898 | ||||
POET Biorefining - GowriePOET Biorefining - Gowrie (100.00%) | Webster County | IA | Natural Gas | 17,929 | 10,819,517.66 | 603.46 | ||
Dayton (IA)Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility (100.00%) | Dayton | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 15 | 16,965.01 | 1,131 | ||
| Gowrie | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 4 | 3,407.82 | 851.95 |
Webster County, Iowa Details
For every person in the county there are 3,399.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 126,187,394.09 kilograms, the county ranks 23rd highest in Iowa for total pollution from electricity consumption. Solar makes up 91.84% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Webster County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Natural Gas at 8.15% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.01% of generation. Webster County has the 19th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 4 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Webster County:
- Badger, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Barnum, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Callender, Iowa:
- Callender, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Clare, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Dayton, Iowa:
- Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Duncombe, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Fort Dodge, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Gowrie, Iowa:
- Gowrie Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
- Harcourt, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lehigh, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 2.63%
- Prairie Energy: 5.22%
- City of Lehigh, Iowa Electric Utility: 79.19%
- Midland Power Coop: 12.97%
- Moorland, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Otho, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Vincent, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Webster County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Webster County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Webster County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidAmerican Energy | 33,935 |
| 2 | Alliant Energy | 964 |
| 3 | Midland Power Coop | 735 |
| 4 | Gowrie Municipal Utilities | 628 |
| 5 | Dayton, Iowa Electric Utility | 488 |
| 6 | Prairie Energy | 416 |
| 7 | City of Lehigh, Iowa Electric Utility | 281 |
| 8 | Callender, Iowa Electric Utility | 210 |
| 9 | Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association | 142 |
How many electric companies offer service in Webster County, Iowa?
There are 9 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Webster County, Iowa.
How many power plants are located within Webster County, Iowa?
Webster County, Iowa is home to 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
