Grundy Center Mun Light & Power electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,576 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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Grundy Center Mun Light & Power bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.40 | $65.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.80 | $106.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184.20 | $143.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245.60 | $179.60 |
*Residential Rates (effective nan, $8.00/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.
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rates | nan | $8.00 | 11.44¢ first 500 kWh, 8.32¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.28¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (10.25¢ → 11.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power 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 Grundy Center Mun Light & Power's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy | 258 | 19 | 613 | 2025-06-20 |
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power service area
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power serves Grundy County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,075,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,785 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7743 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grundy Center Mun Light & Power's electricity rate?
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢ 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 13% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Grundy Center Mun Light & Power electric bill?
About $167 a month. The average Grundy Center Mun Light & Power home uses 1,363 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does Grundy Center Mun Light & Power have?
Grundy Center Mun Light & Power serves 1,576 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 Grundy Center Mun Light & Power before making decisions.