Electricity rates in Nashua, IA
Nashua (1,621 people, Chickasaw County) is served by 4 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 Nashua
| 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 |
| Heartland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.22¢ | $214 | 4,357 | 117 |
| Butler County Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $215 | 3,903 | 97 |
Power outages in Chickasaw County right now
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Outage history in Chickasaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 189 | 237 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,286 (18.4%) | 1,130 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (189 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Charles City 11.5¢
- New Hampton 18.3¢
- Clarksville 11.5¢
- Greene 11.5¢
- Waverly 11.5¢
- Shell Rock 11.5¢
- Tripoli 11.5¢
- Allison 11.5¢
- Denver 11.5¢
- Sumner 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50658
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nashua?
Most homes in Nashua 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 Nashua: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Heartland Power Co-op (13.22¢), Butler County Rural Electric Co-op (14.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nashua?
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 Nashua, IA?
4 utilities serve Nashua's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Heartland Power Co-op, Butler County Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nashua?
In 2025, customers in Chickasaw County averaged 3 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 1,130 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.