West Bend Electric
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About West Bend Electric
The most recent data reported by the company showed a total customer base of 635 accounts. Exactly 48 of these customers are industrial customers, 97 are commercial customer accounts and 490 are residential customers. On average, West Bend Electric's patrons spend 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.21% lower than the average state price of 12.97 cents and 28.98% lower than the national average of 16.22. In 2019 the company sold 18,261 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 0.59% of the electricity sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 99.41%. The revenue for West Bend Electric in 2019 from electricity sales was $1,870,000, with all revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of West Bend Electric is $124.62. West Bend Electric is the 121st largest supplier out of 177 electricity companies in the state based on number of customers. The provider ranks as the 25th highest generator of megawatt hours from coal in the state out of 177 electricity providers. West Bend Electric is ranked as the 529th highest total electricity generator out of 3530 companies in the nation.
West Bend Electric Rate & Electric Bills
West Bend Electric residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
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West Bend Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:301 South Broadway
West Bend, Iowa 50597
United States of America
West Bend Electric Contact
- Website:westbendiowa.com
- Customer Service Phone:(515) 887-2181
- Contact Page:westbendiowa.com
West Bend Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:westbendiowa.com
- States Served:
- Iowa
- Counties Served:
- Kossuth County
- Palo Alto County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About West Bend Electric
West Bend Electric's production plants produce 5.65 megawatt hours by burning natural gas.
West Bend Electric produces 100.00% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 5,976.52 megawatt hours, which is 29th most in Iowa out of 177 companies.
West Bend Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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West Bend Electric Coverage Map

West Bend Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 636 | 1,912,706.74 | 99 | 100% |
West Bend Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth County | 14,823 | 10 | 14.52 | $172.73/mo |
| Palo Alto County | 8,996 | 5 | 13.76 | $188.09/mo |
Power Plants Owned by West Bend Electric
| 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 (1.04%)Cedar Falls Electric Utility (2.54%)Alta Municipal Utilities (0.08%)New Hampton Electric (0.33%)Spencer Municipal Utilities (0.66%)Sumner, Iowa Electric Utility (0.08%)West Bend Electric (0.08%)Eldridge Electric (0.31%)Lincoln Electric System (7.37%)MidAmerican Energy (67.78%)Montezuma, Indiana Electric Utility (0.24%)Waverly Utilities (0.23%)Central Iowa Power Cooperative (10.36%)Corn Belt Power Cooperative (4.85%)Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (4.03%) | Council Bluffs | IA | Coal | 6,754,159.99 | 6,569,452,163.1 | 972.65 |
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West Bend Electric FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with West Bend Electric?
There is one power plant associated with or owned by West Bend Electric.
What percentage of West Bend Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
West Bend Electric generates 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for West Bend Electric customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of West Bend Electric is $124.62. The state average bundled bill is $107.24 and the United States average is $107.24.
What is the phone number for West Bend Electric?
West Bend Electric's customer service phone number is (515) 887-2181
What percentage of West Bend Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
West Bend Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for West Bend Electric customers?
West Bend Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.97 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
How many counties does West Bend Electric provider electricity to?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by West Bend Electric.