WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Atlantic
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Atlantic
January
$310highestFebruary
$275March
$133April
$110May
$101lowestJune
$105July
$109August
$109September
$101lowestOctober
$107November
$136December
$222Carbon Emissions
731 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,237 kWh
Atlantic's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Atlantic's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 10% of the energy in Atlantic. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Atlantic. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Atlantic.
64%
Wind
23%
Coal
10%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,893
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Atlantic can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Atlantic Municipal Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Three Phase) | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| Supplemental Electric Heat Residential (Single Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| All- Electric Residential (Three Phase) | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Rural Residential Supplemental Electric Heat (Three Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Rural Residential (Three Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rural Residential (Single Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Supplemental Electric Heat Residential (Three Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| All- Electric Residential (Single Phase) | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential (Single Phase) | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| Rural All- Electric Residential (Single Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Rural All- Electric Residential (Three Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Rural Residential Supplemental Electric Heat (Single Phase) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
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