WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oelwein
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oelwein
January
$349highestFebruary
$316March
$156April
$129May
$109June
$110July
$117August
$110September
$108lowestOctober
$117November
$163December
$266Carbon Emissions
802 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,357 kWh
Oelwein's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 81% of Oelwein's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 9%. Natural Gas provides 7% of the energy in Oelwein. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Oelwein.
81%
Wind
9%
Coal
7%
Natural Gas
3%
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
$12,746
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oelwein 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.
Interstate Power and Light - Iowa has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Residential Service Optional Two-Part Time of Day | TOU | 14¢ to 26¢ |
| Electric Residential Service Usage - 400 [Net Metering Pilot] | Fixed | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Electric Residential Service - Optional Demand Rate | TOU | 6¢ to 1777¢ |
| Electric Residential Service Optional Three-Part Time of Day | TOU | 10¢ to 28¢ |
| Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
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