City of Aplington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Aplington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 556 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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City of Aplington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.75 | $56.93 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.50 | $98.97 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.25 | $141.01 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.00 | $183.04 |
*Residential (effective nan, $8.00/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.
City of Aplington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $8.00 | 10.71¢ first 300 kWh, 8.41¢ after |
| New Residential All-electric Heattime-of-use | nan | $8.00 | 10.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| New Residential Dual Fueltime-of-use | nan | $8.00 | 10.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Aplington rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (10.06¢ → 12.38¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Aplington doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Aplington's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 845 | 18 | 3,840 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Aplington service area
City of Aplington serves Butler County in Iowa.
Butler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Aplington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $876,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,078 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 723 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Aplington's electricity rate?
City of Aplington residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢ 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 10% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Aplington electric bill?
About $135 a month. The average City of Aplington home uses 1,061 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of Aplington have?
City of Aplington serves 556 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Aplington offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including New Residential All-electric Heat. 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 City of Aplington before making decisions.