Residential electricity prices in Alton, IA in February 2024 averaged approximately 12.15 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% less than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (February 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Alton differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2023 to January 2024 - residential electricity prices in Alton increased approximately 5%, from 11.30 ¢/kWh to 11.85 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Alton in February 2024 averaged 10.30 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 22% less than the national average rate of 13.25 $/Mcf (February 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Alton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Alton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Alton (Iowa) decreased approximately 39%, from 12.56 $/Mcf (January 2023) to 7.60 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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The city of Alton (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Alton 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 Alton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Alton 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 Alton, IA in Sioux County has an approximate population of 1,216. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Alton, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Alton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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