Chariton Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,344 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.82¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Chariton Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.10 | $74.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.20 | $121.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222.30 | $167.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296.40 | $214.00 |
*Rural - 1 (effective 2014-03-12, $28.00/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.
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural - 1 | 2014-03-12 | $28.00 | 9.30¢ |
| Residential TOUtime-of-use | 2014-03-01 | — | 6.3¢ (12am–4pm, 10pm–12am) · 14.3¢ (4pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| City - 2 | 2014-03-12 | $26.00 | 9.30¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (12.41¢ → 14.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Chariton Valley Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 204 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.99 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 103 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 161 | 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 Chariton Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 700 | 56 | 933 | 2025-03-15 |
| Wayne | 550 | 35 | 1,291 | 2025-01-13 |
| Appanoose | 162 | 27 | 1,193 | 2025-07-28 |
| Marion | 112 | 22 | 2,599 | 2025-03-15 |
| Wapello | 106 | 25 | 2,593 | 2025-05-16 |
| Lucas | 97 | 19 | 776 | 2025-06-25 |
| Davis | 50 | 17 | 330 | 2025-07-23 |
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op service area
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Wapello, Wayne
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,285,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 99,248 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 3314 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chariton Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.82¢ 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 5% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Chariton Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $193 a month. The average Chariton Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,304 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does Chariton Valley Electric Co-op have?
Chariton Valley Electric Co-op serves 6,344 residential customers in Iowa, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Chariton Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Chariton Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 1.99 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 41 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Chariton Valley Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Chariton Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.