Pocahontas County, IA: Electric Rates From 6 Providers

Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pocahontas County, Iowa Electricity Overview

With 7,091 residents living within the county and 946,942 megawatt hours produced per year, Pocahontas County has a per capita production rate of 133.54 megawatt hours. The city is 221st largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Pocahontas County is 13.40 cents. This is approximately 16.90% less than the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Citizens in Pocahontas County, on average, pay $180.3 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average of $138.02.

When calculating by total customers, Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Pocahontas County.

Pocahontas County is ranked as the 91st largest consuming county out of 99 counties in Iowa with 121,093 megawatt hours being consumed by residents for their electricity needs.

The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production has gone down by 11.40% in Pocahontas County throughout the last 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    121,093 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    946,942 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    946,942 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    133.54 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pocahontas

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Pocahontas County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Pocahontas Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

10.72¢ per kWh

  • 2.01% higher than last month
  • 4.79% higher than April last year
  • 18.2% lower than the Iowa average
  • 36.62% lower than the US average
  • 297th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
  • 1,553rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 125 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 549 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.01¢ per kWh

  • 0.37% higher than last month
  • 1.73% higher than April last year
  • 18.16% lower than the Iowa average
  • 31.74% lower than the US average
  • 44th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 227 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 1,624th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 359 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 304 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$72.74 per month

  • 8.12% lower than last month
  • 4.92% higher than April last year
  • 21.37% lower than the Iowa average
  • 35.48% lower than the US average
  • 294th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
  • 2,034th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 164 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 632 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$89.33 per month

  • 0.32% higher than last month
  • 2.68% lower than April last year
  • 20.74% lower than the Iowa average
  • 34.35% lower than the US average
  • 266th in the state out of 1,027 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 227 since April last year
  • 1,943rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 482 since April last year

Pocahontas, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Pocahontas are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.16% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.45 cents and 31.74% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $89.33 per month, while the state average is $113.35. Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 7,124,550.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Pocahontas is the 219th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Pocahontas, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pocahontas

Pocahontas residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.090/kWh$253.33/mo.$66.42/mo.
44th11.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pocahontas
266th$89.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pocahontas Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pocahontas, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Iowa Lakes Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.58188.51154,118.6219,392,582.62
MidAmerican EnergyBUNDLED11.1588.615,983,466.4666,989,929
Pocahontas, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.9082.517,616.49830,061.66
3 providers total

Laurens, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Laurens are billed a residential electricity rate of 8.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.36% lower than the average Iowa price of 13.45 cents and 46.91% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $105.67 per month, while the state average is $113.35. Laurens Municipal Power and Communications is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 6,326,989.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Laurens is the 234th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Laurens, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens

Laurens residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.105/kWh$0.070/kWh$171.88/mo.$78.77/mo.
3rd8.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurens
371st$105.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Laurens Municipal Power and CommunicationsBUNDLED8.56105.643478,748.74748,877.85
1 providers total

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Rolfe, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Rolfe are billed a residential electricity rate of 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% higher than the average Iowa price of 13.45 cents and 12.18% above the nationwide average of 16.12. Alliant Energy has an estimated 59 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. Rolfe is home to 711 residents, which is the 389th most populated city in Iowa.

Emitting 3,457,716.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Rolfe is the 385th highest out of 1028 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Rolfe, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rolfe

Rolfe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
1022nd18.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rolfe
833rd$130.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rolfe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rolfe, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.16130.453,566,063.42647,766,770
1 providers total

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Electricity Production in Pocahontas County, Iowa

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Pocahontas County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Pomeroy Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%)
Pocahontas County IA Wind 946,942
1 power plant total

Pocahontas County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 72nd worst ranked county out of 99 counties in the state, Pocahontas County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 2929th worst in the country for pollution per capita. The county has one power producing plant. Pocahontas County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Wind. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the county from this fuel type.

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Pocahontas County, Iowa Net Metering

Of the 6 electricity companies in Pocahontas County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Pocahontas County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 1.71% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Pocahontas County ranks 110th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Pocahontas County:

  • Fonda, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 9.07%
    • Fonda, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.93%
  • Havelock, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Laurens, Iowa:
    • Laurens Municipal Power and Communications: 100.00%
  • Palmer, Iowa:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Plover, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Pocahontas, Iowa:
    • Pocahontas, Iowa Electric Utility: 90.86%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 2.90%
    • Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: 6.24%
  • Rolfe, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Varina, 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 located in Pocahontas County, Iowa?

Pocahontas County, Iowa is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa?

The largest electricity provider in Pocahontas County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.

Which electricity companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?

How many electric companies offer service in Pocahontas County, Iowa?

There are 6 electricity companies operating in Pocahontas County, Iowa.

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-27