Residential electricity prices in Ames, IA 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 Ames 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 Ames decreased approximately 2%, from 15.17 ¢/kWh to 14.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Ames 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 Ames natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Ames natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Ames (Iowa) increased approximately 40%, from 17.72 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 24.82 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Ames (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Ames 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 Ames solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Ames 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 Ames, IA in Story County has an approximate population of 58,965. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Ames, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Ames, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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