City of Auburn electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Auburn is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 178 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Auburn bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $216.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $289.20 |
City of Auburn rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (14.01¢ → 14.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Auburn 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 Auburn's counties, customers averaged 17 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sac | 1,067 | 23 | 3,463 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Auburn service area
City of Auburn serves Sac County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Auburn at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $286,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,037 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 995 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Auburn's electricity rate?
City of Auburn residential customers pay an average of 14.46¢ 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 2% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Auburn electric bill?
About $138 a month. The average City of Auburn home uses 954 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does City of Auburn have?
City of Auburn serves 178 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
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 Auburn before making decisions.