WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Saint Paul
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Saint Paul
January
$389highestFebruary
$333March
$156April
$127lowestMay
$129June
$130July
$142August
$134September
$127lowestOctober
$136November
$157December
$279Carbon Emissions
902 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,525 kWh
Saint Paul's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Saint Paul's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 10% of the energy in Saint Paul. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Saint Paul. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Saint Paul.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,408
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Saint Paul 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 Demand Rate | TOU | 7¢ to 1777¢ |
| Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 18¢ |
| Electric Residential Service Optional Two-Part Time of Day | TOU | 15¢ to 27¢ |
| Electric Residential Service Usage - 400 [Net Metering Pilot] | Fixed | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Electric Residential Service Optional Three-Part Time of Day | TOU | 11¢ to 29¢ |
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