Electricity rates in Dubuque, IA
Dubuque (58,799 people, Dubuque County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Interstate Power and Light Co. pay about 18.29¢/kWh, 29% more than the Iowa average.
What things cost to run in Dubuque
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Dubuque
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.21¢ | $158 | 11K | 138 |
Power outages in Dubuque County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Dubuque County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 142 | 94 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,974 (17.1%) | 2,634 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (142 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Asbury 18.3¢
- Peosta 18.3¢
- Epworth 18.3¢
- Farley 18.3¢
- Bellevue 18.3¢
- Cascade 18.3¢
- Dyersville 18.3¢
- Guttenberg 18.3¢
- Maquoketa 18.3¢
- Monticello 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 52001, 52002, 52003, 52004, 52099
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dubuque?
Most homes in Dubuque get power from Interstate Power and Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Iowa average is 14.13¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dubuque: Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op (14.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dubuque?
About $135 a month, based on 739 kWh a month (the average for Interstate Power and Light Co. customers) at 18.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dubuque, IA?
2 utilities serve Dubuque's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dubuque?
In 2025, customers in Dubuque County averaged 94 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-11, when 2,634 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.