WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mount Vernon
January
$390highestFebruary
$329March
$146April
$116May
$114June
$118July
$125August
$118September
$112lowestOctober
$122November
$149December
$286Carbon Emissions
866 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,465 kWh
Mount Vernon's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Mount Vernon's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 9% of the energy in Mount Vernon. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Mount Vernon. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Mount Vernon.
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
$13,810
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mount Vernon 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.
Linn County Rural E C A has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Day Service | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential All-Electric Time of Day Service | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential - Heat Plus | Fixed | 6¢ |
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