Howard County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Howard County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Releasing 0 kilograms of CO2 gases, Howard County has the 2929th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US.
Citizens in Howard County pay $157.81 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average bill of $138.02.
Wind produces 265,672 megawatt hours of electricity in Howard County. This equals roughly 28.1 megawatt hours per person in Howard County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 189th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US in that category.
Residents of Howard County are paying, on average, 0.23% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average rate, at 16.16 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Howard County is the 72nd worst polluting county in Iowa when considering pollution per person.
Of all US counties, Howard County is 263rd in megawatt hours produced from wind power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
161,480 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
265,672 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
265,672 MWh
Production per Capita
28.1 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cresco
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Rates and Production Categories
Cresco Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.18¢ per kWh
- 0.89% lower than last month
- 0.13% lower than April last year
- 31.12% higher than the Iowa average
- 1.59% higher than the US average
- 636th 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
- 21,755th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,387 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 712 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.05¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 1.07% higher than April last year
- 34.18% higher than the Iowa average
- 11.92% higher than the US average
- 636th 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
- 24,814th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 796 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$97.16 per month
- 12.21% lower than last month
- 0.72% higher than April last year
- 5.03% higher than the Iowa average
- 13.83% lower than the US average
- 830th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since April last year
- 9,715th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,499 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 882 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.09 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.3% lower than April last year
- 16.31% higher than the Iowa average
- 3.67% lower than the US average
- 860th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 13,939th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 190 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,092 since April last year
Cresco, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Cresco is around 18.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.18% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 11.92% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The power grid in the city has an average of 0.74 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.
Cresco is the 104th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 18,830,210.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 45th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresco
Cresco residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cresco, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 159.27 | 63,467.88 | 10,197,677.63 |
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Elma, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Elma is around 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 12.18% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Elma experience 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. With an estimated 69 residential customers, Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Elma is the 441st worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,694,198.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 45th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elma
Elma residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elma, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Lime Springs, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lime Springs is around 17.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.62% above the state's average rate of 13.45 cents and 9.79% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Citizens of Lime Springs use 96.57% less electricity than is produced within the city limits. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Lime Springs is the 1016th worst ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the city 1016th highest in Iowa for pollution per capita. Around 100.00% of Lime Springs' electricity is produced using Wind. Lime Springs has the 4th highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lime Springs
Lime Springs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lime Springs, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 159.27 | 63,467.88 | 10,197,677.63 |
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Electricity Production in Howard County, Iowa
Power Plants in Howard County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saratoga Wind FarmMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Lime Springs | IA | Wind | 265,672 |
Howard County, Iowa Details
Howard County's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 0 kilograms, which is the 2929th highest of any county in the nation. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2929th worst for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The county has one electricity generation plant. Howard County's primary fuel is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Howard County:
- Chester, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 98.55%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 1.45%
- Cresco, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 97.98%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.02%
- Elma, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lime Springs, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 80.96%
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 19.04%
- Protivin, Iowa:
- MiEnergy Cooperative: 2.63%
- Alliant Energy: 97.37%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Howard County, Iowa?
By total revenue, MiEnergy Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Howard County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Howard County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 2,242 |
| 2 | MiEnergy Cooperative | 2,232 |
| 3 | Heartland Power | 44 |
How many electric companies offer service in Howard County, Iowa?
Howard County, Iowa is home to 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Howard County, Iowa?
Howard County, Iowa is home to one power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
