City of Hartley electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Hartley is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 967 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Hartley bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.80 | $54.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.60 | $92.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.40 | $130.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.20 | $169.00 |
*Residential Service - Rural (effective 2013-07-01, $16.00/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 Hartley residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Rural | 2013-07-01 | $16.00 | 7.65¢ |
| Residential Service | 2013-07-01 | $9.50 | 7.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hartley rate history
2015–2025: +50% change in the average residential rate (8.78¢ → 13.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Hartley 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 Hartley's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien | 320 | 16 | 2,415 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Hartley service area
City of Hartley serves O'Brien County in Iowa.
O'Brien
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hartley at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,874,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,233 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 8214 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hartley's electricity rate?
City of Hartley residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢ 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 4% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hartley electric bill?
About $166 a month. The average City of Hartley home uses 1,227 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Hartley have?
City of Hartley serves 967 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 Hartley before making decisions.