East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa · RFC region · MISO
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,417 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.52¢/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.
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East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.60 | $82.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.20 | $142.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.80 | $188.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $270.40 | $235.15 |
*Rural Farm and Residential Service 15 kVA (effective 2012-05-01, $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.
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Farm and Residential Service 15 kVA | 2012-05-01 | $20.00 | 12.80¢ first 350 kWh, 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ after |
| Rural Residential Time-Of-Day Rate *time-of-use | 2012-03-30 | $24.30 | 7.1¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 19.7¢ (4pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service 25-50 kVA | 2012-05-01 | $23.00 | 12.80¢ first 350 kWh, 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ after |
| Rural Farm and Residential Multi Phase | 2012-05-01 | $34.50 | 12.80¢ first 350 kWh, 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ after |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service 75- 167.5 kVA | 2012-05-01 | $26.00 | 12.80¢ first 350 kWh, 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ after |
| Urban Electric Residential Serive | 2012-05-01 | $17.00 | 10.20¢ first 600 kWh, 9.80¢ first 1,200 kWh, 8.20¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.99¢ → 13.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 67 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 76 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 67 | 78 | 121 |
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 East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 110 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 291 | 60 | 3,464 | 2025-01-31 |
| Tama | 202 | 31 | 1,403 | 2025-09-23 |
| Clayton | 175 | 44 | 1,075 | 2025-06-10 |
| Black Hawk | 160 | 29 | 12,895 | 2025-07-30 |
| Fayette | 121 | 19 | 1,396 | 2025-05-17 |
| Delaware | 119 | 23 | 1,533 | 2025-02-11 |
| Buchanan | 116 | 25 | 1,481 | 2025-11-30 |
| Johnson | 105 | 37 | 8,629 | 2025-12-01 |
| Benton | 87 | 32 | 2,555 | 2025-07-11 |
| Bremer | 79 | 15 | 2,333 | 2025-07-29 |
| Linn | 73 | 28 | 4,050 | 2025-08-12 |
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op service area
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op serves 11 counties in Iowa and 49 ZIP codes.
Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Tama
Cities: Oelwein, Independence, Vinton, Jesup, Center Point, Marengo, Fairfax, Belle Plaine, La Porte City, Atkins, Fayette, Urbana, Walford, Dysart, Strawberry Point, Fairbank, Palo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,417 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 9 |
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.92¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.77¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,932,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 225,351 MWh |
| Peak demand | 46 MW summer · 51 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5588 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.52¢ 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 East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $192 a month. The average East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,420 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op have?
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op serves 7,417 residential customers and 9,261 customers in total in Iowa, across 11 counties.
How reliable is East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 67 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 67 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rural Residential Time-Of-Day Rate *. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op had 9 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.