City of Denison electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Denison is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 0 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 7.39¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 59% 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 Denison bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $36.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $73.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $110.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $147.80 |
City of Denison residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (R-1)time-of-use | 2010-03-01 | $8.50 | 6.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential (R-2M)time-of-use | 2010-03-01 | $8.50 | 6.7¢ (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 Denison rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (7.40¢ → 7.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Denison 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 Denison's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 312 | 17 | 2,929 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Denison service area
City of Denison serves Crawford County in Iowa.
Crawford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Denison at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,509,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 146,515 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5056 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Denison's electricity rate?
City of Denison residential customers pay an average of 7.39¢ 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 48% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 59% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Denison electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for City of Denison.
How many customers does City of Denison have?
City of Denison serves 0 residential customers and 3,316 customers in total in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Denison offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential (R-1). 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 Denison before making decisions.