Prairie Energy
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About Prairie Energy
Prairie Energy provides electricity to 12 cities in Iowa such as the cities of Forest City, Clarion, Belmond, Kanawha, and Goldfield. The organization is an electric cooperative. With 4,490 total customers, the supplier provides electricity to 789 industrial customers, 91 commercial locations and 3,610 residential customers. Customers of Prairie Energy are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily for their customers, 13.12% less than the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents. The company participated in both the retail sales and the wholesale electricity market in 2023, with sales to end users adding up to 326,179 megawatt hours and wholesale sales equaling 2,491 megawatt hours. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours generated by the company in power facilities they own and megawatt hours that they procured via the wholesale market. In 2023, they made a total of $30,903,100 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $249,100 coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Prairie Energy average is 29.06% higher at $185.04 per month. Prairie Energy is the 2545th ranked provider in the US for average monthly bill total. The company does not have ownership in any power plants and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased from other providers.
Customers of Prairie Energy can take advantage of net metering offerings, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the grid.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Prairie Energy currently averages a loss of around 1.69% of the electricity they transmit. Prairie Energy's energy loss levels place them at of 11th best out of the 177 providers that operate in Iowa and report energy loss and 218th best out of 3530 in the US.
Prairie Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Prairie Energy residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Prairie Energy Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:2099 Highway 3
Clarion, Iowa 50525
United States of America - CEO:Tim Marienau
Prairie Energy Contact
- Website:www.prairieenergy.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 728-0013
- Contact Page:www.prairieenergy.coop
- Social Media:
Prairie Energy Service
- Outage Map:www.prairieenergy.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 728-0013
- States Served:
- Iowa
- Counties Served:
- Cerro Gordo County
- Webster County
- Hamilton County
- Wright County
- Hancock County
- Major Cities Served:
- Forest City
- Clarion
- Belmond
- Kanawha
- Goldfield
- Coalville CDP
- Lehigh
- Crystal Lake
- Corwith
- Woolstock
Energy Loss
Prairie Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
5,640MWh
218 National Rank
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Prairie Energy Coverage Map
Prairie Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4,496 | 33,064,481.31 | 15 | 100% |
Prairie Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County | 43,185 | 4 | 16.47 | $157.13/mo |
| Franklin County | 10,056 | 5 | 13.88 | $224.55/mo |
| Hamilton County | 15,073 | 10 | 14.50 | $166.20/mo |
| Hancock County | 10,837 | 4 | 14.71 | $170.61/mo |
| Humboldt County | 9,622 | 5 | 13.05 | $165.80/mo |
| Webster County | 37,114 | 11 | 12.57 | $135.01/mo |
| Worth County | 7,450 | 4 | 15.08 | $167.73/mo |
| Wright County | 12,978 | 6 | 13.57 | $190.35/mo |
Cities Prairie Energy Has Coverage
- Alexander, IA
- Belmond, IA
- Clarion, IA
- Corwith, IA
- Crystal Lake, IA
- Forest City, IA
- Galt, IA
- Goldfield, IA
- Goodell, IA
- Kanawha, IA
- Lehigh, IA
- Woolstock, IA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Prairie Energy FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Prairie Energy customers each month?
Customers of Prairie Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $185.04.
Who is the CEO of Prairie Energy?
Tim Marienau is the CEO of Prairie Energy.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Prairie Energy customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Prairie Energy is 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many counties does Prairie Energy offer service in?
There are 8 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Prairie Energy including Iowa.
What is the phone number for Prairie Energy?
Prairie Energy's customer service phone number is (800) 728-0013
What cities does Prairie Energy sell electricity to?
Prairie Energy provides electricity in 12 cities.
