Grafton Electric electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Grafton Electric is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 161 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Grafton Electric bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.20 |
Grafton Electric rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (12.31¢ → 13.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Grafton Electric 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 Grafton Electric's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 36 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth | 756 | 24 | 1,847 | 2025-03-15 |
Grafton Electric service area
Grafton Electric serves Worth County in Iowa.
Worth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Grafton Electric at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $189,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,438 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7442 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grafton Electric's electricity rate?
Grafton Electric residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢ 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 Grafton Electric electric bill?
About $101 a month. The average Grafton Electric home uses 744 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Grafton Electric have?
Grafton Electric serves 161 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
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 Grafton Electric before making decisions.