WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Elma
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Elma
January
$358highestFebruary
$299March
$159April
$126May
$105June
$105July
$112August
$106September
$104lowestOctober
$114November
$166December
$265Carbon Emissions
812 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,374 kWh
Elma's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Elma's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 10% of the energy in Elma. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Elma. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Elma.
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
$12,528
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Elma 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.
Hawkeye Tri-County El Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Interruptible Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
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