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4030 E 24th St

Des Moines, IA , 50317

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

596 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

444 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$69

/mo

Heating

$27

/mo

Gasoline

$252

/mo

Total

$348

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$348

/mo

Electricity

$69

/mo

Heating

$27

/mo

Gasoline

$252

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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Smart Plugs

Average Bill

Current

$69

New

$66

Savings

$3

Energy Usage

Current

596 kWh

New

568 kWh

Savings

28 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

Current

444 lbs

New

442 lbs

Savings

2 lbs

Smart plugs allow you to easily control and monitor the electricity usage of your appliances and other electronic devices. With a smart plug, you can turn off appliances and electronics that you're not using, which can help to reduce your overall electricity consumption. You can also set up custom schedules to automatically turn off appliances and electronics when you're not using them, which can further help you to save energy and money. Plus, with the ability to monitor your electricity usage in real time, a smart plug can help you to better understand your energy consumption habits and make changes to save even more energy and money. WattBuy’s picks for smart plugs are a great way to save money on your electricity bill.
Best Seller

Wyze Smart Plug

$29.98

Pays for itself in

5 months

Other Smart Plugs

Kasa Smart Plug

$17.99

Pays for itself in

3 months

Amazon Smart Plug

$24.99

Pays for itself in

8 months

HBN Smart Plug

$19.99

Pays for itself in

4 months

Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Rooftop Solar

Estimated Savings

$69

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

444 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$3

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$188

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

44 lbs

Water Heaters

Understand Your Current Energy Usage

Electricity Costs

Your bill is estimated to be $57.87 on the lower end (around February) and $85.98 on the higher end (around June). In your state of Iowa, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is 13¢. The cheapest rate can be found in Nebraska, at 12¢ per kWh. The most expensive rate is in Hawaii, at 40¢ per kWh.

Energy Sources

In your state of Iowa, the energy sources are 27% coal, 16% natural gas, 1% hydroelectric, 55% wind, and 2% solar. This means 43% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 5,328 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 10,363 lbs.

Usage and Consumption

Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 596 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,161 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house—yours is 55 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 1,408 square feet. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.

Your Utility

Your electricity is provided by MidAmerican Energy - Iowa. To set up your account for a new move, to report an outage, or for any other questions, contact them using the information below.

Phone

888-427-5632

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

MidAmerican Energy

MidAmerican Residential EV Charger Rebate

$500

MidAmerican Energy

Value

$500

Max

Likely

Internal Revenue Service

$30

$1,000

Value

$30

Max

$1,000

Likely

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

$900–$1,200

$1,200

Value

$900–$1,200

Max

$1,200

Likely

Value

$900–$1,200

Max

$1,200

Likely

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

$563–$713

$713

Value

$563–$713

Max

$713

Likely

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

$375

Value

$375

Max

Likely

Value

$225–$375

Max

$375

Likely

Ongoing Programs

Energy Efficiency

Who

Program

Value

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Value

Smart Home

Who

Program

Value

MidAmerican Energy

$40/year

MidAmerican Energy

Value

$40/year

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

$50/year typical

Value

$50/year typical

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

$40/year

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Value

$40/year

Google Nest

$40/year typical

Value

$40/year typical

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Iowa

Value

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

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.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.