Electricity rates in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines (214,133 people, Polk County) is served by 5 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 Des Moines
| 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 |
| Midland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $208 | 12K | 488 |
| Consumers Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $165 | 7,121 | 94 |
| Waverly Municipal Electric Utility | Municipal utility | 13.57¢ | $277 | 5,232 | 7 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 173 | 115 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,999 (9.4%) | 24,009 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (173 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pleasant Hill 11.5¢
- Windsor Heights 11.5¢
- Saylorville 11.5¢
- West Des Moines 11.5¢
- Urbandale 11.5¢
- Clive 11.5¢
- Johnston 11.5¢
- Altoona 11.5¢
- Ankeny 11.5¢
- Carlisle 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50318, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331, 50332, 50333, 50334, 50335, 50336, 50339, 50340, 50359, 50360, 50361, 50362, 50363, 50364, 50367, 50368
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Des Moines?
Most homes in Des Moines 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 Des Moines: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢), Consumers Energy Co-op (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines, IA?
5 utilities serve Des Moines's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Midland Power Co-op, Consumers Energy Co-op, Waverly Municipal Electric Utility. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Des Moines?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 115 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 24,009 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.