City of Montezuma electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Montezuma is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 911 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% 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 Montezuma bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.80 | $44.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $109.60 | $85.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $164.40 | $126.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $219.20 | $167.00 |
*Residential Rate- Electric Heat only (effective 2014-04-23, $3.00/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 Montezuma residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate- Electric Heat only | 2014-04-23 | $3.00 | 8.20¢ |
| Residential Rate- Electric Heat plus other Loadstime-of-use | 2014-04-23 | $3.00 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Rate | 2014-04-23 | $3.00 | 9.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Montezuma rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (9.84¢ → 10.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Montezuma 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 Montezuma's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poweshiek | 346 | 39 | 4,717 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Montezuma service area
City of Montezuma serves Poweshiek County in Iowa.
Poweshiek
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Montezuma at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,132,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 20,043 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12839 |
| Website | There were no commercial rebates applied for this year. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Montezuma's electricity rate?
City of Montezuma residential customers pay an average of 10.96¢ 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 22% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Montezuma electric bill?
About $201 a month. The average City of Montezuma home uses 1,833 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $110.
How many customers does City of Montezuma have?
City of Montezuma serves 911 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Montezuma offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate- Electric Heat plus other Loads. 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 Montezuma before making decisions.