City of Burt electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Burt is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 301 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% more 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 Burt bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $103.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $207.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $311.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $415.80 |
City of Burt residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rate 5time-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $11.05 | 13.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electrictime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $5.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Power Rate 2time-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $5.10 | 13.2¢ (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 Burt rate history
2015–2025: +70% change in the average residential rate (11.85¢ → 20.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Burt 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 Burt's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth | 264 | 34 | 1,586 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Burt service area
City of Burt serves Kossuth County in Iowa.
Kossuth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Burt at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $572,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,835 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Burt's electricity rate?
City of Burt residential customers pay an average of 20.79¢ 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 47% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 16% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Burt electric bill?
About $163 a month. The average City of Burt home uses 785 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $208.
How many customers does City of Burt have?
City of Burt serves 301 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Burt offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Power Rate 5. 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 Burt before making decisions.