Marion County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Marion County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Over 100.00% of Marion County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Marion County at 36th in the state for total renewable electricity production.
The largest electricity provider in Marion County by number of customers is Pella Electric.
With a population of 33,381 residents, Marion County is the 1387th largest county in the United States.
Marion County generates 81,283 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the previous 12 months, which gives them a rank of 48th highest out of 3230 counties in the nation for total hydroelectric generation.
Marion County produces 2.44 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 933rd highest county out of 3230 counties in the US for production per capita.
Marion County ranks 22nd out of 99 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population consuming 570,047.32 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
570,047 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
81,283 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
81,283 MWh
Production per Capita
2.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
139,189,907 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,169.73 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pella
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Rates and Production Categories
Pella Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.04¢ per kWh
- 1.96% higher than last month
- 4.74% higher than April last year
- 8.07% lower than the Iowa average
- 28.78% lower than the US average
- 370th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 3,908th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 191 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 587 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.36¢ per kWh
- 0.37% higher than last month
- 1.75% higher than April last year
- 8.07% lower than the Iowa average
- 23.32% lower than the US average
- 367th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,484th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 228 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$79.85 per month
- 8.25% lower than last month
- 4.8% higher than April last year
- 13.68% lower than the Iowa average
- 29.18% lower than the US average
- 351st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 3,181st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 161 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 396 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$97.94 per month
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 2.65% lower than April last year
- 13.1% lower than the Iowa average
- 28.03% lower than the US average
- 332nd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 2,987th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 350 since April last year
Pella, IA Electricity Overview
Pella's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.07% less than the state's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 367th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Pella Electric. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $97.94. This is 13.60% less than the Iowa average of $113.35.
Electricity consumption in Pella results in the release of 50,645,094.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 38th highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 9th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Pella must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pella
Pella residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pella, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 | |
| Pella Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 162.94 | 35,095.81 | 4,987,382.91 | |
| Pella Electric | BUNDLED | 12.01 | 84.79 | 908 | 32,924 | 3,953,625.05 |
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Knoxville, IA Electricity Overview
Knoxville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.08% less than the state's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 271st out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $88.67. This is 21.77% less than the Iowa average of $113.35.
Electricity consumption in Knoxville results in the release of 36,653,743.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 53rd highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 45th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Knoxville must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Knoxville
Knoxville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Knoxville, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 73 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 |
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Pleasantville, IA Electricity Overview
Pleasantville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.39% less than the state's average price of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 329th out of 1028 cities in Iowa for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $100.22. This is 11.59% less than the Iowa average of $113.35.
Electricity consumption in Pleasantville results in the release of 9,181,672.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 172nd highest in Iowa out of 1028 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 706th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Pleasantville must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pleasantville
Pleasantville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pleasantville, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 | |
| Pella Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 162.94 | 35,095.81 | 4,987,382.91 |
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Electricity Production in Marion County, Iowa
Power Plants in Marion County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Rock Hydro PlantWestern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Marion County | IA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 81,283 |
Marion County, Iowa Details
Marion County has the 1488th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the country, emitting 139,189,907.19 kilograms. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 4,169.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Marion County is the 67th highest polluting county in the state. Approximately 100.00% of Marion County's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Marion County has one electricity generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Marion County:
- Bussey, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Hamilton, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Harvey, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Knoxville, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Marysville, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Melcher-Dallas, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Pella, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 1.21%
- Pella Electric: 82.06%
- Pella Cooperative Electric: 16.73%
- Pleasantville, Iowa:
- Pella Cooperative Electric: 15.54%
- MidAmerican Energy: 84.46%
- Swan, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Marion County, Iowa?
Marion County, Iowa is home to one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Marion County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Marion County, Iowa by total customer count is Pella Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Marion County, Iowa?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Marion County, Iowa.
What electricity companies offer service in Marion County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pella Electric | 4,539 |
| 2 | Pella Cooperative Electric | 1,436 |
| 3 | Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | 105 |
