Residential electricity prices in Alta, IA in October 2024 averaged approximately 13.28 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 22% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Alta differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Alta increased approximately 0%, from 14.12 ¢/kWh to 14.13 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Alta in September 2024 averaged 19.99 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Alta natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Alta natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Alta (Iowa) decreased approximately 7%, from 22.08 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 20.57 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Alta (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Alta 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 Alta solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Alta 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 city of Alta, IA in Buena Vista County has an approximate population of 1,883. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Alta, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Alta, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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