Electricity rates in Harlan, IA
Harlan (5,002 people, Pottawattamie County) is served by 7 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 Harlan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Waverly Municipal Electric Utility | Municipal utility | 13.57¢ | $277 | 5,232 | 7 |
| Harrison County Rrl Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.18¢ | $330 | 3,931 | 52 |
| City of Neola | Municipal utility | 18.11¢ | $142 | 486 | — |
| City of Shelby | Municipal utility | 11.43¢ | $164 | 360 | — |
| Atlantic Municipal Utilities (IA) | Municipal utility | 7.62¢ | — | 0 | — |
| Nishnabotna Valley R E C | Electric cooperative | 9.53¢ | — | 0 | 153 |
Power outages in Pottawattamie County right now
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Outage history in Pottawattamie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 417 | 110 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,184 (23.8%) | 4,721 (9.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (417 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Avoca 11.5¢
- Woodbine 11.5¢
- Audubon 11.5¢
- Manning 11.5¢
- Atlantic 11.5¢
- Logan 11.5¢
- Oakland 11.5¢
- Denison 11.5¢
- Missouri Valley 11.5¢
- Coon Rapids 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 51537, 51593
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Harlan?
Most homes in Harlan 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 Harlan: Waverly Municipal Electric Utility (13.57¢), Harrison County Rrl Electric Co-op (11.18¢), City of Neola (18.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Harlan?
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 Harlan, IA?
7 utilities serve Harlan's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Waverly Municipal Electric Utility, Harrison County Rrl Electric Co-op, City of Neola, City of Shelby, Atlantic Municipal Utilities (IA), Nishnabotna Valley R E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Harlan?
In 2025, customers in Pottawattamie County averaged 110 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 4,721 customers (9.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.