$233
2,203 kWh
1,395 lbs
$233
$208
$25
2,203 kWh
1,970 kWh
233 kWh
1,395 lbs
1,383 lbs
12 lbs
7 months
5 months
4 months
5 months
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Your bill is estimated to be $127.09 on the lower end (around May) and $410.23 on the higher end (around January). In your state of Iowa, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is 12¢. The cheapest rate can be found in North Dakota, at 10¢ per kWh. The most expensive rate is in Hawaii, at 43¢ per kWh.
In your state of Iowa, the energy sources are 22% coal, 16% natural gas, 2% hydroelectric, 59% wind, and 2% solar. This means 38% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 16,740 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 10,899 lbs.
Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 2,203 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,434 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house—yours is 28 years old—since the older it is, the less efficient it tends to be. Size also matters, as bigger houses take longer to heat or cool. Your house is 3,529 square feet. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.
Your electricity is provided by Ames Municipal Electric System. To report an outage or any other issues, contact them using the information below.
cityofames.org
Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.
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