Electricity rates in Brooklyn, IA
Brooklyn (1,420 people, Poweshiek 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 Brooklyn
| 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 Poweshiek County right now
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Outage history in Poweshiek County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 291 | 346 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,393 (35.7%) | 4,717 (70.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (291 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Montezuma 11.5¢
- Belle Plaine 18.3¢
- Grinnell 11.5¢
- Tama 18.3¢
- Toledo 18.3¢
- Marengo 18.3¢
- New Sharon 11.5¢
- Williamsburg 11.5¢
- North English 18.3¢
- Sigourney 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 52211
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brooklyn?
Most homes in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brooklyn?
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 Brooklyn, IA?
2 utilities serve Brooklyn'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 Brooklyn?
In 2025, customers in Poweshiek County averaged 5 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 4,717 customers (70.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.