Heartland Power Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa · MRO region · MISO
Heartland Power Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,357 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.22¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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.
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Heartland Power Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $264.40 |
Heartland Power Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interruptible - Residential (Rate C)time-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $6.00 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single - Phase - Residential and Farm (Rate A)time-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $35.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Three - Phase - Residential and Farm (Rate B)time-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $55.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Interruptibletime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $6.00 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $35.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Heartland Power Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (11.88¢ → 12.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Heartland Power Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 117 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.92 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 8 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 67 | 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 Heartland Power Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 1,010 | 24 | 5,271 | 2025-07-29 |
| Worth | 756 | 24 | 1,847 | 2025-03-15 |
| Kossuth | 264 | 34 | 1,586 | 2025-03-05 |
| Chickasaw | 237 | 19 | 1,130 | 2025-07-28 |
| Floyd | 209 | 33 | 1,184 | 2025-05-19 |
| Cerro Gordo | 162 | 25 | 7,467 | 2025-07-29 |
| Mitchell | 153 | 25 | 795 | 2025-07-28 |
| Winnebago | 144 | 23 | 653 | 2025-03-28 |
| Howard | 138 | 14 | 1,127 | 2025-08-16 |
Heartland Power Co-op service area
Heartland Power Co-op serves 9 counties in Iowa and 35 ZIP codes.
Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Floyd, Hancock, Howard, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth
Cities: Charles City, Forest City, Osage, Lake Mills, Northwood, Britt, Nashua, Nora Springs, Manly, Saint Ansgar
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,357 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 8 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 150 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,596 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $39,233 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 517 MWh |
Heartland Power Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.94¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.83¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,051,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 436,942 MWh |
| Peak demand | 64 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8319 |
| Website | Industrial - we only have 8 accounts considered Industrial - none of the accounts took advantage of our rebate program in 2021. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heartland Power Co-op's electricity rate?
Heartland Power Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.22¢ 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 6% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Heartland Power Co-op electric bill?
About $214 a month. The average Heartland Power Co-op home uses 1,619 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Heartland Power Co-op have?
Heartland Power Co-op serves 4,357 residential customers and 5,322 customers in total in Iowa, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Heartland Power Co-op?
In 2025, the average Heartland Power Co-op customer was without power for 117 min (SAIDI) over 0.92 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 67 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Heartland Power Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Interruptible - Residential (Rate C). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Heartland Power Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Heartland Power Co-op had 150 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.9 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Heartland Power Co-op before making decisions.