Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Buchanan County, Iowa Electricity Overview
No electricity production takes place in Buchanan County.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Buchanan County totals $155.89. In contrast, the Iowa average bill is $113.35
Buchanan County's average residential electricity rate is 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.86% lower than the US average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Buchanan County is the 32nd largest county in the state, with 20,598 citizens residing within its borders.
Buchanan County emits 4,863.17 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Iowa average of 4,863.17.
Emitting 100,171,659.74 kilograms of CO2 gases, Buchanan County has the 1788th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
351,752 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
100,171,660 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,863.17 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Independence
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Independence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.74¢ per kWh
- 1.93% higher than last month
- 4.71% higher than April last year
- 2.78% lower than the Iowa average
- 24.67% lower than the US average
- 408th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,431st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 255 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 510 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.07¢ per kWh
- 0.37% higher than last month
- 1.77% higher than April last year
- 2.79% lower than the Iowa average
- 18.91% lower than the US average
- 408th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 7,856th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 41 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 65 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$100.37 per month
- 8.33% lower than last month
- 4.68% higher than April last year
- 8.5% higher than the Iowa average
- 10.97% lower than the US average
- 892nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 449 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 11,293rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,139 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,136 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.03 per month
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 2.63% lower than April last year
- 9.16% higher than the Iowa average
- 9.59% lower than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 11,068th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 177 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 569 since April last year
Independence, IA Electricity Overview
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On average, Independence's inhabitants spend 13.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 2.79% below the state's average rate of 13.45 cents, which ranks the city 408th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Independence Light and Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Independence results in the release of 29,607,003.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, which is the 64th highest amount in Iowa out of 1028 cities. The city also ranks 45th highest in Iowa in emissions per capita, averaging 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two metrics. There is one electricity plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.80 | 160.2 | 116,509.7 | 13,744,819.27 | |
Independence Light and Power | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 93.28 | 19,298.64 | 2,720,165.84 |
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Jesup, IA Electricity Overview
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On average, Jesup's inhabitants spend 11.08 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 17.64% below the state's average rate of 13.45 cents, which ranks the city 281st out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. MidAmerican Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $113.35, while the Jesup average is 17.01% lower at $94.07 per month. This ranks the city 307th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
In Jesup, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 12,328,146.3 kilograms, which is 142nd largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 45th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jesup
Jesup residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jesup, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.80 | 160.2 | 116,509.7 | 13,744,819.27 | |
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 |
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Fairbank, IA Electricity Overview
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On average, Fairbank's inhabitants spend 12.45 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 7.42% below the state's average rate of 13.45 cents, which ranks the city 376th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $113.35, while the Fairbank average is 19.38% lower at $91.39 per month. This ranks the city 282nd in the state for average monthly bill amount.
In Fairbank, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 7,460,109.04 kilograms, which is 207th largest amount in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 45th highest in Iowa for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairbank
Fairbank residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairbank, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.80 | 160.2 | 116,509.7 | 13,744,819.27 | |
Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.46 | 90.36 | 3,873.63 | 482,700.2 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity company in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Buchanan County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Alliant Energy | 3,853 |
2 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative | 3,059 |
3 | Independence Light and Power | 2,852 |
4 | Fairbank, Iowa Electric Utility | 333 |
How many electric companies offer service in Buchanan County, Iowa?
Buchanan County, Iowa has 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.