WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Riverdale
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Riverdale
January
$380highestFebruary
$326March
$154April
$121May
$118lowestJune
$122July
$129August
$124September
$118lowestOctober
$129November
$147December
$282Carbon Emissions
865 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,463 kWh
Riverdale's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Riverdale's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 10% of the energy in Riverdale. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Riverdale. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Riverdale.
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.
1,309 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,089
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Riverdale 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 |
| GENERAL ENERGY SERVICE (Residential) | Fixed | 3¢ to 11¢ |
| GENERAL ENERGY TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Time-of-use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 12¢ |
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