Eldridge City Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Eldridge City Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,016 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.21¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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Eldridge City Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $284.20 |
Eldridge City Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2015-08-01 | $4.75 | 7.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- All Electrictime-of-use | 2015-08-01 | $4.75 | 7.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Eldridge City Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +74% change in the average residential rate (7.94¢ → 13.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Eldridge City Utilities 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 Eldridge City Utilities's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | 219 | 30 | 16,097 | 2025-07-12 |
Eldridge City Utilities service area
Eldridge City Utilities serves Scott County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Eldridge City Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,454,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 39,523 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5742 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eldridge City Utilities's electricity rate?
Eldridge City Utilities residential customers pay an average of 14.21¢ 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 1% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Eldridge City Utilities electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average Eldridge City Utilities home uses 1,092 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Eldridge City Utilities have?
Eldridge City Utilities serves 3,016 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does Eldridge City Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential. 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 Eldridge City Utilities before making decisions.