Alta Municipal Utilities
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Can You Save With Wind?
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
About Alta Municipal Utilities
Alta Municipal Utilities provides electricity in Alta, Iowa. There are a total of 1,010 customer accounts who are receiving electricity from the company. These accounts are made up of 849 residential customer accounts and 161 commercial accounts. On average, Alta Municipal Utilities' residential electricity rate is 10.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 34.88% lower than the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents. The company sold 18,780 megawatt hours in 2019 through traditional retail accounts. Electricity production and wholesale power purchases made up 0.63% and 99.37%, respectively, of the total electricity sourced. Electricity plants the company owns generated 119 megawatt hours and an additional 18,661 were acquired on the wholesale electricity market. In 2019, the company made $1,933,000 from retail electricity sales.
Patrons of the supplier pay an average residential electricity bill of $97.26. This is 26.70% less than the national average of $132.69. Electricity production plants associated with the company use non-renewable fuels to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 3,707.25 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 399th in the United States out of 3517 providers. The provider is the 30th highest in Iowa out of 178 companies for megawatt hours produced by burning natural gas. Alta Municipal Utilities produces 3,707.25 megawatt hours from their electricity facilities, which ranks them as the 570th largest producer of electricity in the US out of 3517 electricity providers.
Consumers of Alta Municipal Utilities have the ability to use net metering. This is a positive for any customer considering installing private solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess megawatt hours back into the grid.
Alta Municipal Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Alta Municipal Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
Alta Municipal Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:223 South Main Street
Alta, Iowa 51002
United States of America
Alta Municipal Utilities Contact
- Website:www.alta-tec.net
- Customer Service Phone:(712) 200-1122
- Contact Page:www.alta-tec.net
- Social Media:
Alta Municipal Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.alta-tec.net
- States Served:
- Iowa
- Counties Served:
- Buena Vista County
- Major Cities Served:
- Table Of Contents:
Quick Facts About Alta Municipal Utilities
Based on total customers, Alta Municipal Utilities is the 90th largest supplier out of 178 suppliers in the state.
Roughly 94.51% of Alta Municipal Utilities' total electricity comes from the use of coal.
Alta Municipal Utilities Energy Makeup
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
Alta Municipal Utilities Coverage Map
Alta Municipal Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1,010 | 1,831,000 | 97 | 100% |
Alta Municipal Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista County | 20,723 | 5 | 12.76 | $189.82/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Alta Municipal Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walter Scott Jr Energy CenterAtlantic Municipal Utilities (1.42%)Cedar Falls Electric Utility (2.68%)Alta Municipal Utilities (0.06%)New Hampton Electric (0.24%)Spencer Municipal Utilities (0.49%)Sumner, Iowa Electric Utility (0.06%)West Bend Electric (0.06%)Eldridge Electric (0.23%)Lincoln Electric System (5.49%)MidAmerican Energy (70.66%)Montezuma, Indiana Electric Utility (0.18%)Waverly Utilities (0.17%)Central Iowa Power Cooperative (10.65%)Corn Belt Power Cooperative (4.58%)Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (3.00%) | Council Bluffs | IA | Coal | 5,817,436.01 | 5,715,863,553.2 | 982.54 | ||
Alta Municipal UtilitiesAlta Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Alta | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 173 | 231,879.79 | 1,340.35 |
Alta Municipal Utilities Fuel Makeup
Alta Municipal Utilities Reviews
Write a Review of Alta Municipal Utilities
Alta Municipal Utilities FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Alta Municipal Utilities?
Alta Municipal Utilities is associated with or owns 2 power plants.
What is the average bundled bill for Alta Municipal Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Alta Municipal Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $97.26.
What percentage of Alta Municipal Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Power generation plants owned by or associated with Alta Municipal Utilities generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Alta Municipal Utilities?
The Alta Municipal Utilities phone number is (712) 200-1122.
What percentage of Alta Municipal Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Alta Municipal Utilities produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Alta Municipal Utilities customers?
Alta Municipal Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 10.18 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Iowa bundled rate of 12.89 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents.
