Lyon Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 0 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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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Lyon Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.35 | $55.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.70 | $93.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.05 | $119.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229.40 | $145.00 |
*Residential and Farm (effective nan, $15.00/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.
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and Farm | nan | $15.00 | 8.50¢ first 300 kWh, 7.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 5.20¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (9.19¢ → 11.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Lyon Rural Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 173 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.90 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 51 | 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 Lyon Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 403 | 13 | 1,792 | 2025-07-29 |
| Sioux | 223 | 25 | 4,060 | 2025-07-29 |
| Osceola | 121 | 6 | 540 | 2025-06-11 |
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op service area
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Iowa.
Lyon, Osceola, Sioux
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,921,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 125,008 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 11298 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lyon Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.47¢ 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 19% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lyon Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for Lyon Rural Electric Co-op.
How many customers does Lyon Rural Electric Co-op have?
Lyon Rural Electric Co-op serves 0 residential customers and 2,317 customers in total in Iowa, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Lyon Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Lyon Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 53 min (SAIDI) over 0.90 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 51 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Lyon Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.