Wright County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wright County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Prairie Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Wright County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Wright County averages 43.95 megawatt hours produced from wind turbines per person, which is 27th highest county out of 99 counties in Iowa.

Wright County consumes only 38.86% of the electricity generated in the county.

Wright County ranks 59th out of 99 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 200,000 megawatt hours.

Wright County averages 43.95 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 262nd highest in the US out of 3221.

Citizens of Wright County use enough electricity to emit 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 90th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    221,634 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    570,380 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    570,380 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    43.95 MWh

Eagle Grove, IA Electricity Overview

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Eagle Grove citizens average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 956th highest in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 17,803,304.37 kilograms. The 61,428.44 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be brought in from outside of the city as there are no power facilities in the city.

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Clarion, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Clarion home are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.03% above the average Iowa rate of 13.12 cents. The state average monthly residential power bill is $116.23, while the Clarion average is 49.72% more at $174.03 per month. This ranks the city 718th in the state for average monthly bill total. Prairie Energy has an estimated 12 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city.

Clarion citizens average 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 213th highest in Iowa out of 1028 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 13,987,249.97 kilograms. The 48,261.55 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be brought in from outside of the city as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clarion

Clarion residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.126/kWh$194.39/mo.$174.03/mo.
160th13.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clarion
718th$174.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clarion Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clarion, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie EnergyBUNDLED13.13174.0355,3707,267,500

Belmond, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Belmond home are paying a residential electricity rate of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.90% above the average Iowa rate of 13.12 cents. The state average monthly residential power bill is $116.23, while the Belmond average is 34.04% more at $155.8 per month. This ranks the city 695th in the state for average monthly bill total. Alliant Energy has an estimated 139 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Belmond averages 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 213th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Belmond from electricity consumption is 12,190,586.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 144th largest amount in the state. The city has one electricity producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belmond

Belmond 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.
285th15.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Belmond
695th$155.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Belmond Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Belmond, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Prairie EnergyBUNDLED13.13174.0355,3707,267,500

Electricity Production in Wright County, Iowa

Power Plants in Wright County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wright County IA Wind 570,380

Wright County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Wright County citizens average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 90th highest in Iowa out of 99 in this category. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county each year. This is enough to rank 90th highest in the state for total emissions. The county has one power plant within its borders. Wright County's power plants mainly use Wind, which accounts for 100.00% (or 570,380 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.

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Wright County, Iowa Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Wright County include Prairie Energy, Alliant Energy, and Midland Power Coop Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wright County is about 1.46% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.45%, Wright County is ranked as the 55th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Wright County:

  • Belmond, Iowa:
    • Prairie Energy: 53.12%
    • Alliant Energy: 46.88%
  • Clarion, Iowa:
    • Prairie Energy: 100.00%
  • Dows, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Galt, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 81.84%
    • Prairie Energy: 18.16%
  • Goldfield, Iowa:
    • Prairie Energy: 100.00%
  • Rowan, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 49.97%
    • Prairie Energy: 50.03%
  • Woolstock, Iowa:
    • Woolstock, Iowa Electric Utility: 76.40%
    • Prairie Energy: 23.60%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are within Wright County, Iowa?

Wright County, Iowa has one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Wright County, Iowa.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Wright County, Iowa?

By total megawatt hours sold, Prairie Energy is the largest electricity company in Wright County, Iowa.

Which electricity companies offer service in Wright County, Iowa?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-27