Guthrie County Rural E C A electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Guthrie County Rural E C A is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,998 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.23¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 43% 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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Guthrie County Rural E C A bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $51.15 | $70.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $102.30 | $110.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $153.45 | $149.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $204.60 | $189.30 |
*Multi Phase (effective 2001-11-01, $31.50/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.
Guthrie County Rural E C A residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Phase | 2001-11-01 | $31.50 | 7.89¢ |
| Single Phase | 2001-11-01 | $26.25 | 8.28¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Guthrie County Rural E C A rate history
2015–2025: -16% change in the average residential rate (11.82¢ → 9.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Guthrie County Rural E C A 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 Guthrie County Rural E C A's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 621 | 17 | 1,832 | 2025-03-05 |
| Audubon | 249 | 24 | 930 | 2025-05-15 |
| Dallas | 143 | 24 | 6,037 | 2025-09-23 |
| Adair | 143 | 14 | 542 | 2025-03-05 |
| Guthrie | 137 | 16 | 1,044 | 2025-07-11 |
| Cass | 86 | 16 | 1,058 | 2025-03-19 |
Guthrie County Rural E C A service area
Guthrie County Rural E C A serves 6 counties in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Adair, Audubon, Cass, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie
Cities: Greenfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Guthrie County Rural E C A at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,983,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 170,954 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7750 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Guthrie County Rural E C A's electricity rate?
Guthrie County Rural E C A residential customers pay an average of 10.23¢ 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 28% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 43% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Guthrie County Rural E C A electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average Guthrie County Rural E C A home uses 2,850 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $102.
How many customers does Guthrie County Rural E C A have?
Guthrie County Rural E C A serves 4,998 residential customers in Iowa, across 6 counties.
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 Guthrie County Rural E C A before making decisions.