Harlan Municipal Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Harlan Municipal Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,883 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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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Harlan Municipal Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.20 | $79.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116.40 | $122.98 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174.60 | $166.13 |
| 2,000 kWh | $232.80 | $209.28 |
*Single Phase Large- Residential (effective 2014-07-01, $36.68/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.
Harlan Municipal Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Large- Residential | 2014-07-01 | $36.68 | 8.63¢ |
| Residential with Electric Heattime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $15.86 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single Phase Small Electric Rate | 2014-07-01 | $15.86 | 8.63¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Harlan Municipal Utilities rate history
2015–2025: -8% change in the average residential rate (12.23¢ → 11.30¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Harlan Municipal Utilities | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 4 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.04 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 95 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 4 | 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 Harlan Municipal Utilities's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 312 | 26 | 2,018 | 2025-03-19 |
Harlan Municipal Utilities service area
Harlan Municipal Utilities serves Shelby County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2,349 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Harlan Municipal Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,610,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 58,488 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8122 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Harlan Municipal Utilities's electricity rate?
Harlan Municipal Utilities residential customers pay an average of 11.64¢ 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 18% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Harlan Municipal Utilities electric bill?
About $197 a month. The average Harlan Municipal Utilities home uses 1,691 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $116.
How many customers does Harlan Municipal Utilities have?
Harlan Municipal Utilities serves 2,883 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
How reliable is Harlan Municipal Utilities?
In 2019, the average Harlan Municipal Utilities customer was without power for 4 min (SAIDI) over 0.04 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Harlan Municipal Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential with Electric Heat. 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 Harlan Municipal Utilities before making decisions.