Residential electricity prices in 50071 in September 2023 averaged approximately 14.03 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% less than the national average rate of 16.29 ¢/kWh (September 2023). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 50071 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2022 to August 2023 - residential electricity prices in 50071 decreased approximately 2%, from 15.37 ¢/kWh to 15.06 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 50071 in September 2023 averaged 16.69 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 21.85 $/Mcf (September 2023). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dows natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 50071 (Dows, IA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dows (Iowa) increased approximately 2%, from 21.58 $/Mcf (August 2022) to 22.08 $/Mcf (August 2023). [2]
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The ZIP code of 50071 (Dows, IA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Dows values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Dows solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dows levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 50071 is associated with the city of Dows, IA in Wright County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 50071, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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