City of Carlisle electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Carlisle is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,579 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.02¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Carlisle bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.40 |
City of Carlisle residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Heattime-of-use | 2014-05-01 | $12.50 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-05-01 | $12.50 | 10.4¢ (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 Carlisle rate history
2015–2025: -7% change in the average residential rate (14.59¢ → 13.62¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Carlisle 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 Carlisle's counties, customers averaged 115 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | 115 | 22 | 2,366 | 2025-04-30 |
City of Carlisle service area
City of Carlisle serves Warren County in Iowa.
Warren
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Carlisle at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,765,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 20,305 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3029 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Carlisle's electricity rate?
City of Carlisle residential customers pay an average of 14.02¢ 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 1% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Carlisle electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average City of Carlisle home uses 1,072 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does City of Carlisle have?
City of Carlisle serves 1,579 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Carlisle offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential 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 Carlisle before making decisions.