WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ottosen
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ottosen
January
$479highestFebruary
$392March
$203April
$143May
$130June
$130July
$138August
$134September
$129lowestOctober
$141November
$218December
$358Carbon Emissions
1,017 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,720 kWh
Ottosen's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 81% of Ottosen's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 9%. Natural Gas provides 7% of the energy in Ottosen. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Ottosen.
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
$14,711
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ottosen 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 Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Time-of-use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
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