Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Iowa
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Iowa. With an average electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh and 4.3 peak sun hours per day, Iowa homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Des Moines
14.8¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $132/mo · MidAmerican Energy
Cedar Rapids
14.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Alliant Energy
Davenport
14.2¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · MidAmerican Energy
Sioux City
14.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · MidAmerican Energy
Iowa City
14.8¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $130/mo · MidAmerican Energy
Waterloo
14.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · MidAmerican Energy
About Electricity Costs in Iowa
Iowa residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $130. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Iowa could spend an estimated $56,433 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.3 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Iowa is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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