Electricity rates in Atlantic, IA
Atlantic (6,833 people, Cass County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Atlantic
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
Power outages in Cass County right now
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Outage history in Cass County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 86 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 993 (9.6%) | 1,058 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Avoca 11.5¢
- Oakland 11.5¢
- Audubon 11.5¢
- Harlan 11.5¢
- Red Oak 11.5¢
- Greenfield 11.5¢
- Corning 11.5¢
- Guthrie Center 18.3¢
- Villisca 11.5¢
- Manning 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50022
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Atlantic?
Most homes in Atlantic get power from MidAmerican Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.46¢/kWh including all charges. The Iowa average is 14.13¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Atlantic: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Atlantic?
About $95 a month, based on 828 kWh a month (the average for MidAmerican Energy Co. customers) at 11.46¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Atlantic, IA?
2 utilities serve Atlantic's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Atlantic?
In 2025, customers in Cass County averaged 86 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 1,058 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.