Union County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Union County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Of all of the US counties, Union County is 150th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Union County is the 18th highest producing county out of 99 counties in Iowa when considering megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.
The largest supplier in Union County by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.
Union County produces 61.04 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Union County the 162nd highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the United States.
Union County is the 19th highest county in Iowa out of 99 counties for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 61.04 megawatt hours per citizen generated from wind.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Union County benefit from an average rate that is 5.01% below that at 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
208,220 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
744,201 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
744,201 MWh
Production per Capita
61.04 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Creston
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Creston 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
$130.51 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.32% lower than April last year
- 15.79% higher than the Iowa average
- 4.09% lower than the US average
- 833rd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 13,771st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 97 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 982 since April last year
Creston, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Creston is approximately 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% higher than the state's average rate of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 7,867.99 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Releasing 36,930,943.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Creston is the 52nd highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Creston has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Creston
Creston residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Creston, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Afton, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Afton is approximately 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.10% higher than the average state rate of 13.45 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. With a population of 914 citizens, the city is the 314th largest city by population in the state.
Releasing 4,444,941.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Afton is the 311th highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Afton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton
Afton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.07 | 91.38 | 3,001.32 | 422,269.43 | |
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Lorimor, IA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Lorimor is approximately 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.49% higher than the state's average rate of 13.45 cents. This means the city is 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.74 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Alliant Energy has an estimated 24 residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers in the city.
Releasing 2,149,522.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lorimor is the 504th highest out of 1028 cities in Iowa for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,863.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Lorimor has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lorimor
Lorimor residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lorimor, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Union County, Iowa
Power Plants in Union County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southern Hills Wind FarmMidAmerican Energy (100.00%) | Union County | IA | Wind | 744,201 |
Union County, Iowa Details
As the 72nd worst ranked county out of 99 counties in the state, Union County releases 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county also ranks 2929th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. Electricity facilities in the county mainly use Wind, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Union County has one power plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Union County:
- Afton, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 1.66%
- Afton, Iowa Electric Utility: 98.34%
- Arispe, Iowa:
- Southwest Iowa REC: 12.69%
- Alliant Energy: 87.31%
- Creston, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cromwell, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lorimor, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Shannon City, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Thayer, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, Iowa?
The largest electricity company in Union County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 7,260 |
| 2 | Afton, Iowa Electric Utility | 456 |
| 3 | Farmers Electric Cooperative Iowa | 413 |
| 4 | Southwest Iowa REC | 406 |
| 5 | Clarke Electric | 207 |
How many electric companies offer service in Union County, Iowa?
Union County, Iowa is home to 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Union County, Iowa?
Union County, Iowa has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
