City of Traer electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Traer is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,099 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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 Traer bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.40 | $84.67 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.80 | $145.35 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.20 | $200.03 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229.60 | $254.70 |
*Rural (effective 2011-01-01, $20.00/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 Traer residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | 2011-01-01 | $20.00 | 12.93¢ first 800 kWh, 10.94¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.94¢ after |
| Alternate Heat Pump Rate - Separately Metered Heat | 2011-01-01 | — | 5.63¢ |
| Residential | 2011-01-01 | $17.00 | 11.10¢ first 800 kWh, 9.60¢ after |
| Heat Pump | 2011-01-01 | $19.00 | 8.20¢ first 800 kWh, 6.70¢ after |
| City Electric Heating | 2011-01-01 | $17.00 | 10.25¢ first 800 kWh, 8.75¢ after |
| Rural Electric Heating | 2011-01-01 | $19.00 | 12.31¢ first 800 kWh, 10.81¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Traer rate history
2015–2025: -15% change in the average residential rate (13.10¢ → 11.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Traer 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 Traer's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tama | 202 | 31 | 1,403 | 2025-09-23 |
| Benton | 87 | 32 | 2,555 | 2025-07-11 |
City of Traer service area
City of Traer serves 2 counties in Iowa.
Benton, Tama
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Traer at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,562,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,016 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19062 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Traer's electricity rate?
City of Traer residential customers pay an average of 11.48¢ 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 19% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Traer electric bill?
About $122 a month. The average City of Traer home uses 1,063 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does City of Traer have?
City of Traer serves 1,099 residential customers in Iowa, across 2 counties.
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 Traer before making decisions.