WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Washburn
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Washburn
January
$265highestFebruary
$237March
$119April
$103May
$90June
$95July
$98August
$94September
$89lowestOctober
$93November
$129December
$195Carbon Emissions
654 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,107 kWh
Washburn's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Washburn's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 9% of the energy in Washburn. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Washburn. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Washburn.
66%
Wind
23%
Coal
9%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
581 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,848
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Washburn 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 |
| Residential Time-of-use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
| GENERAL ENERGY SERVICE (Residential) | Fixed | 3¢ to 11¢ |
| GENERAL ENERGY TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 12¢ |
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