Electricity rates in Mechanicsville, IA
Mechanicsville (1,108 people, Cedar County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Interstate Power and Light Co. pay about 18.29¢/kWh, 29% more than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Mechanicsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.26¢ | $183 | 20K | 92 |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.21¢ | $158 | 11K | 138 |
Power outages in Cedar County right now
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Outage history in Cedar County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 301 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,146 (46.1%) | 1,855 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-09-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (301 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lisbon 18.3¢
- Mount Vernon 18.3¢
- Tipton 18.3¢
- Solon 11.5¢
- Anamosa 18.3¢
- Springville 18.3¢
- West Branch 11.5¢
- Ely 18.3¢
- Marion 18.3¢
- North Liberty 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 52306
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mechanicsville?
Most homes in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville: Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op (15.26¢), Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op (14.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mechanicsville?
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 Mechanicsville, IA?
3 utilities serve Mechanicsville's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mechanicsville?
In 2025, customers in Cedar County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-08, when 1,855 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.