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Ames Municipal Electric System's energy comes from natural gas, coal, biomass, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 79% of Ames Municipal Electric System's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 12%. Biomass provides 7% of Ames Municipal Electric System's electricity. Solar provides 1% of Ames Municipal Electric System's electricity.
80%
Natural Gas
12%
Coal
7%
Biomass
1%
Solar
The average electricity rate for Ames Municipal Electric System customers is 11.55 cents/kWh. Ames Municipal Electric System has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rate | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Ames Municipal Electric System.
Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess credits cashed out annually at avoided cost rate.
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