Electric Rates & Providers in Tama County, IA

Tama County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Tama County, Iowa Electricity Overview

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Tama County benefit from an average rate that is 13.32% less at 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour.

The electricity consumed by citizens of Tama County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power production plants.

On average, Tama County residents are accountable for 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the Iowa average pollution per capita is 4,863.17.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Tama County experienced a 1.38% decrease in the most recent 12 months.

The largest electricity company in Tama County by customer count is Alliant Energy.

Citizens in Tama County pay $162.67 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average bill of $138.02.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    291,658 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    83,058,150 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,863.17 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tama

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Tama 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

Tama, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Tama is approximately 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% above Iowa's average rate of 13.45 cents. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have 0.74 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 75.7 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

On average, Tama residents emit 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 45th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,863.17 kilograms per person and 3,072 people in the city, the city emits 14,939,670.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 118th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Tama have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tama

Tama 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 Tama
833rd$130.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tama Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tama, Iowa

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

Toledo, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Toledo is approximately 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% above Iowa's average rate of 13.45 cents. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have 0.74 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 75.7 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

On average, Toledo residents emit 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 45th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,863.17 kilograms per person and 2,088 people in the city, the city emits 10,154,307.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 162nd worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Toledo have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Toledo

Toledo 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 Toledo
833rd$130.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Toledo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Toledo, Iowa

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

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Dysart, IA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Dysart is approximately 14.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.05% above Iowa's average rate of 13.45 cents. Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility sells an estimated 4,190.35 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $108.48 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Consumers in Dysart enjoy a 4.30% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Dysart residents emit 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 45th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,863.17 kilograms per person and 1,578 people in the city, the city emits 7,674,088.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 199th worst rank in Iowa for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Dysart have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dysart

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.121/kWh$179.81/mo.$79.07/mo.
462nd14.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dysart
384th$108.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dysart Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dysart, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED18.16130.453,566,063.42647,766,770
Dysart, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.48103.074,579.66663,333.1
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.80160.2116,509.713,744,819.27

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Tama County, Iowa Details

Tama County, Iowa Net Metering

Out of the 7 suppliers in Tama County, 5 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Tama County is 3.12%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Alliant Energy, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, and Consumers Energy Iowa. With a state average energy loss of 2.03%, Tama County is ranked as the 73rd best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Tama County:

  • Chelsea, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Clutier, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Dysart, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 14.41%
    • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: 2.52%
    • Dysart, Iowa Electric Utility: 83.07%
  • Elberon, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Garwin, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Gladbrook, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Lincoln, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Montour, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Tama, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Toledo, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Traer, Iowa:
    • Traer Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
  • Vining, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

There are 7 electricity suppliers offering service in Tama County, Iowa.

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

The largest electricity provider in Tama County, Iowa by total revenue is Alliant Energy.

What electricity companies offer service in Tama County, Iowa?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-01-31