Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Des Moines County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Residents of Des Moines County are paying, on average, 6.28% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Des Moines County is the 16th most populated county in the state, with 39,069 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Releasing 199,570,588.98 kilograms of CO2 gases, Des Moines County has the 17th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 99 counties in Iowa.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Des Moines County, ranking it 640th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Des Moines County is ranked as the 1006th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with 667,181.29 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.
With total generation of 8,291 megawatt hours, Des Moines County is the 1168th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
667,181 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,291 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,291 MWh
Production per Capita
0.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
199,570,589 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,108.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Burlington
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Burlington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.21¢ per kWh
- 0.94% lower than last month
- 0.22% lower than April last year
- 31.36% higher than the Iowa average
- 1.78% higher than the US average
- 1,022nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 22,322nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,222 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 692 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.09¢ per kWh
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 1.06% higher than April last year
- 34.49% higher than the Iowa average
- 12.18% higher than the US average
- 1,022nd 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
- 25,220th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 62 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 870 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$96.48 per month
- 12.31% lower than last month
- 0.62% higher than April last year
- 4.3% higher than the Iowa average
- 14.43% lower than the US average
- 809th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since April last year
- 9,279th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,643 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 877 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$130.51 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.32% lower than April last year
- 15.79% higher than the Iowa average
- 4.09% lower than the US average
- 833rd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 13,771st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 97 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 982 since April last year
Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Burlington, which is 34.49% higher than the state's average rate of 13.45 cents. This makes the city 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 706th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 117,494,285.81 kilograms, the city ranks 21st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 412,580.31 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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West Burlington, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of West Burlington, which is 34.49% higher than the state's average rate of 13.45 cents. This makes the city 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 706th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 15,513,525.32 kilograms, the city ranks 116th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 54,475.63 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Burlington
West Burlington residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Burlington, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Mediapolis, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Mediapolis, which is 34.49% higher than the state's average rate of 13.45 cents. This makes the city 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. The city has an average of 0.74 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 75.7 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 45th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. With total emissions of 10,188,349.7 kilograms, the city ranks 161st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 35,776.31 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mediapolis
Mediapolis residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mediapolis, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Electricity Production in Des Moines County, Iowa
Power Plants in Des Moines County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burlington (IA)Alliant Energy (100.00%) | Des Moines County | IA | Natural Gas | 8,291 | 11,932,345.04 | 1,439.19 |
Des Moines County, Iowa Details
Approximately 5,108.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 10th highest polluter in the state out of 99 counties. With total emissions of 199,570,588.98 kilograms, the county ranks 17th highest in Iowa and 1203rd in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Des Moines County is Natural Gas. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Des Moines County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Des Moines County:
- Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Danville, Iowa:
- Danville, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Mediapolis, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Middletown, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- West Burlington, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Des Moines County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Des Moines County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Des Moines County, Iowa.
How many power plants are in Des Moines County, Iowa?
Des Moines County, Iowa is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Des Moines County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 7,459 |
| 2 | Eastern Iowa Light & Power | 2,318 |
| 3 | New London, Iowa Electric Utility | 505 |
| 4 | Danville, Iowa Electric Utility | 406 |
| 5 | Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa | 228 |
