WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Dodge
January
$391highestFebruary
$356March
$153April
$124May
$114June
$118July
$122August
$118September
$112lowestOctober
$122November
$174December
$308Carbon Emissions
902 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,525 kWh
Fort Dodge's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Fort Dodge's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 9% of the energy in Fort Dodge. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Fort Dodge. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Fort Dodge.
66%
Wind
23%
Coal
9%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
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
$13,356
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Dodge 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.
MidAmerican Energy - Iowa has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Time-of-use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
| GENERAL ENERGY SERVICE (Residential) | Fixed | 3¢ to 11¢ |
| GENERAL ENERGY TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
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