City of West Liberty electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of West Liberty is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,596 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 West Liberty bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $302.40 |
City of West Liberty residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Customerstime-of-use | 2007-06-15 | $5.00 | 7.2¢ (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 West Liberty rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (11.07¢ → 14.68¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of West Liberty 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 West Liberty's counties, customers averaged 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine | 38 | 17 | 1,597 | 2025-08-17 |
City of West Liberty service area
City of West Liberty serves Muscatine County in Iowa.
Muscatine
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of West Liberty at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,411,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 43,684 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20380 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of West Liberty's electricity rate?
City of West Liberty residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢ 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 7% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of West Liberty electric bill?
About $345 a month. The average City of West Liberty home uses 2,281 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does City of West Liberty have?
City of West Liberty serves 1,596 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of West Liberty offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Customers. 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 West Liberty before making decisions.