Electricity rates in Tripoli, IA
Tripoli (1,342 people, Bremer County) is served by 3 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 Tripoli
| 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 |
| Butler County Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $215 | 3,903 | 97 |
Power outages in Bremer County right now
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Outage history in Bremer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 68 | 79 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 949 (5.9%) | 2,333 (14.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-20 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (68 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sumner 18.3¢
- Denver 11.5¢
- Waverly 11.5¢
- Fairbank 11.5¢
- Nashua 11.5¢
- New Hampton 18.3¢
- Shell Rock 11.5¢
- Oelwein 18.3¢
- Clarksville 11.5¢
- Cedar Falls 11.9¢
ZIP codes: 50676
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tripoli?
Most homes in Tripoli 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 Tripoli: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Butler County Rural Electric Co-op (14.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tripoli?
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 Tripoli, IA?
3 utilities serve Tripoli's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Butler County Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tripoli?
In 2025, customers in Bremer County averaged 79 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 2,333 customers (14.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.