City of Bellevue electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Bellevue is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,596 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.51¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% 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 Bellevue bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.55 | $61.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.10 | $107.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $157.65 | $154.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $210.20 | $200.20 |
*Residential Electric (effective 2012-10-01, $10.00/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 Bellevue residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric | 2012-10-01 | $10.00 | 10.63¢ first 400 kWh, 9.23¢ after |
| Rural Electric | 2012-10-01 | $15.00 | 11.19¢ first 700 kWh, 9.44¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Bellevue rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (9.52¢ → 10.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Bellevue 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 Bellevue's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 145 | 20 | 2,819 | 2025-07-11 |
City of Bellevue service area
City of Bellevue serves Jackson County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Bellevue at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,445,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 23,955 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1515 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Bellevue's electricity rate?
City of Bellevue residential customers pay an average of 10.51¢ 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 26% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Bellevue electric bill?
About $131 a month. The average City of Bellevue home uses 1,251 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does City of Bellevue have?
City of Bellevue serves 1,596 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 Bellevue before making decisions.