Butler County Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa · MRO region · SPP
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,903 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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Butler County Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.65 | $114.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.30 | $186.44 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.95 | $244.79 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.60 | $294.13 |
*Regular Farm and Residential Three Phase (effective 2013-01-01, $42.75/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.
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Farm and Residential Three Phase | 2013-01-01 | $42.75 | 14.37¢ first 1,200 kWh, 9.87¢ after |
| Regular Farm and Residential Single Phase | 2013-01-01 | $21.75 | 13.16¢ first 800 kWh, 9.87¢ after |
| Regular Farm and Residential Three Phase | 2012-01-01 | $42.75 | 13.99¢ first 1,200 kWh, 9.49¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (13.04¢ → 14.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Butler County Rural Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 97 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.45 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 67 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 85 | 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 Butler County Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 845 | 18 | 3,840 | 2025-07-29 |
| Franklin | 599 | 41 | 1,813 | 2025-06-12 |
| Chickasaw | 237 | 19 | 1,130 | 2025-07-28 |
| Floyd | 209 | 33 | 1,184 | 2025-05-19 |
| Cerro Gordo | 162 | 25 | 7,467 | 2025-07-29 |
| Fayette | 121 | 19 | 1,396 | 2025-05-17 |
| Bremer | 79 | 15 | 2,333 | 2025-07-29 |
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op service area
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Iowa and 36 ZIP codes.
Bremer, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin
Cities: Waverly, Charles City, Hampton, New Hampton, Sumner, Parkersburg, Nashua, Ackley, Clarksville, Nora Springs, Tripoli, Shell Rock, Greene, Fairbank, Aplington, Allison
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,903 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4 |
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 43.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.41¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,144,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 279,257 MWh |
| Peak demand | 48 MW summer · 50 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.9% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2652 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Butler County Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.93¢ 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 6% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Butler County Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $215 a month. The average Butler County Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,439 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does Butler County Rural Electric Co-op have?
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op serves 3,903 residential customers and 5,107 customers in total in Iowa, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Butler County Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Butler County Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 97 min (SAIDI) over 1.45 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 85 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Butler County Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Butler County Rural Electric Co-op had 4 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Butler County Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.