Access Energy Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa · SERC region
Access Energy Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,890 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Access Energy Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.30 | $74.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.60 | $119.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.90 | $164.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.20 | $209.80 |
*Residential Single Phase Rate (effective nan, $29.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Access Energy Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase Rate | nan | $29.00 | 9.04¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Access Energy Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (11.73¢ → 14.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Access Energy Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 83 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.77 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 108 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 83 | 78 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Access Energy Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 327 | 46 | 6,395 | 2025-06-04 |
| Van Buren | 248 | 24 | 1,713 | 2025-03-15 |
| Keokuk | 235 | 25 | 1,209 | 2025-05-31 |
| Des Moines | 184 | 30 | 3,426 | 2025-08-16 |
| Jefferson | 154 | 28 | 1,532 | 2025-03-15 |
| Washington | 128 | 34 | 3,034 | 2025-03-21 |
| Louisa | 128 | 18 | 1,390 | 2025-12-16 |
| Wapello | 106 | 25 | 2,593 | 2025-05-16 |
| Davis | 50 | 17 | 330 | 2025-07-23 |
| Henry | 29 | 15 | 351 | 2025-07-12 |
Access Energy Co-op service area
Access Energy Co-op serves 10 counties in Iowa and 38 ZIP codes.
Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington
Cities: Burlington, Ottumwa, Fort Madison, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Washington, New London, Maharishi Vedic City, Winfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,890 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Access Energy Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.81¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $40,693,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 428,668 MWh |
| Peak demand | 74 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.2% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 16611 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Access Energy Co-op's electricity rate?
Access Energy Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.26¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 8% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Access Energy Co-op electric bill?
About $168 a month. The average Access Energy Co-op home uses 1,098 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does Access Energy Co-op have?
Access Energy Co-op serves 8,890 residential customers and 9,108 customers in total in Iowa, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Access Energy Co-op?
In 2025, the average Access Energy Co-op customer was without power for 83 min (SAIDI) over 0.77 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 83 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Access Energy Co-op before making decisions.