Palo Alto County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Palo Alto County, Iowa Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Palo Alto County by megawatt hours sold is Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative.
At $181.25, the Palo Alto County average monthly residential electric bill is 59.91% higher than the Iowa average.
Palo Alto County is 77th out of 3230 counties in the United States for renewable electricity production per capita, at 160.12 megawatt hours per person a year.
Wind turbines in Palo Alto County produce 1,440,468 megawatt hours of electricity.
Residents of Palo Alto County deal with an average of 0.74 power outages a year, with an average of 75.7 minutes per outage.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 1,440,468 megawatt hours, of Palo Alto County's total energy production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
153,625 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,440,468 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,440,468 MWh
Production per Capita
160.12 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Emmetsburg
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Emmetsburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.63¢ per kWh
- 4.59% higher than last month
- 7.5% higher than April last year
- 18.91% lower than the Iowa average
- 37.17% lower than the US average
- 281st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 1,490th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 197 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 77 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.1¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 0.58% higher than April last year
- 17.46% lower than the Iowa average
- 31.15% lower than the US average
- 288th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 2,200th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 77 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 514 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$71.76 per month
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 14.65% higher than April last year
- 22.43% lower than the Iowa average
- 36.35% lower than the US average
- 281st in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
- 1,967th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 307 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,243 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$93.96 per month
- 0.82% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 16.63% lower than the Iowa average
- 30.95% lower than the US average
- 305th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 2,248th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 213 since April last year
Emmetsburg, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour for Emmetsburg. This is 17.46% lower than Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. MidAmerican Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $93.96 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
Emmetsburg is the 109th highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 17,847,848.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 706th worst in Iowa for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Emmetsburg, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Emmetsburg, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 188.51 | 154,118.62 | 19,392,582.62 | |
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 88.61 | 5,983,466.4 | 666,989,929 |
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Graettinger, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 11.67 cents per kilowatt hour for Graettinger. This is 13.23% lower than Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. Graettinger, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 998 citizens, the city is the 286th most populous city in the state.
Graettinger is the 283rd highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 4,853,447.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 45th worst in Iowa for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Graettinger, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Graettinger
Graettinger residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Graettinger, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graettinger, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.67 | 112.4 | 103 | 4,184.93 | 488,382.86 |
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West Bend, IA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour for West Bend. This is 9.94% lower than Iowa's average price of 13.45 cents. West Bend Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. West Bend is home to 828 citizens, which is the 346th most populated city in the state.
West Bend is the 343rd highest ranked city in the state out of 1028 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 4,026,708.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 45th worst in Iowa for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within West Bend, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Bend
West Bend residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Bend, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Electric | BUNDLED | 12.11 | 127.4 | 183 | 5,278.45 | 639,401.05 |
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Electricity Production in Palo Alto County, Iowa
Power Plants in Palo Alto County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Palo Alto Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Palo Alto County | IA | Wind | 1,440,468 |
Palo Alto County, Iowa Details
Palo Alto County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 0 kilograms, which is 72nd highest amount in Iowa out of 99 counties. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2929th highest for emissions per capita. The county is home to one electricity plant. Palo Alto County's primary fuel source used for electricity generation is Wind. The county generates 1,440,468 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Palo Alto County:
- Ayrshire, Iowa:
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 1.27%
- MidAmerican Energy: 98.73%
- Curlew, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cylinder, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
- Emmetsburg, Iowa:
- MidAmerican Energy: 94.70%
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 5.30%
- Graettinger, Iowa:
- Graettinger, Iowa Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Mallard, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Rodman, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Ruthven, Iowa:
- Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 2.88%
- MidAmerican Energy: 97.12%
- West Bend, Iowa:
- West Bend Electric: 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 Palo Alto County, Iowa?
The largest electricity supplier in Palo Alto County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many power plants are located in Palo Alto County, Iowa?
There is one electricity plant in Palo Alto County, Iowa
How many electric companies offer service in Palo Alto County, Iowa?
Palo Alto County, Iowa has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Palo Alto County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 2,830 |
| 2 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 1,818 |
| 3 | Graettinger, Iowa Electric Utility | 448 |
| 4 | West Bend Electric | 266 |
