Residential electricity prices in 50319 in September 2024 averaged approximately 14.13 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 50319 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in 50319 decreased approximately 2%, from 15.17 ¢/kWh to 14.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 50319 in August 2024 averaged 20.57 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Des Moines natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 50319 (Des Moines, IA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Des Moines (Iowa) increased approximately 40%, from 17.72 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 24.82 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 50319 (Des Moines, IA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Des Moines 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 Des Moines solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Des Moines 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 50319 is associated with the city of Des Moines, IA in Polk County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 50319, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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