North West Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa · MRO region · SPP
North West Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,461 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.70¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% 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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North West Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $48.50 | $84.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $97.00 | $125.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $145.50 | $165.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $194.00 | $206.10 |
*Residential - Single Phase Service Rate (effective 2015-06-01, $21.50/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.
North West Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Single Phase Service Rate | 2015-06-01 | $21.50 | 14.50¢ first 300 kWh, 9.80¢ first 500 kWh, 8.10¢ after |
| Interruptible Controlled Heat Rate | 2015-06-01 | $2.50 | 4.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North West Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (8.37¢ → 9.42¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | North West Rural Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 188 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.11 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 50 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 115 | 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 North West Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sac | 1,067 | 23 | 3,463 | 2025-03-19 |
| Ida | 556 | 24 | 1,438 | 2025-03-19 |
| Lyon | 403 | 13 | 1,792 | 2025-07-29 |
| Cherokee | 374 | 20 | 3,081 | 2025-03-19 |
| O'Brien | 320 | 16 | 2,415 | 2025-07-29 |
| Crawford | 312 | 17 | 2,929 | 2025-03-19 |
| Woodbury | 292 | 56 | 3,399 | 2025-03-19 |
| Sioux | 223 | 25 | 4,060 | 2025-07-29 |
| Plymouth | 198 | 27 | 2,099 | 2025-06-29 |
| Osceola | 121 | 6 | 540 | 2025-06-11 |
| Clay | 30 | 4 | 766 | 2025-07-29 |
North West Rural Electric Co-op service area
North West Rural Electric Co-op serves 11 counties in Iowa and 58 ZIP codes.
Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Ida, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux, Woodbury
Cities: Sioux City, Le Mars, Sioux Center, Orange City, Sheldon, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, Ida Grove, Alta, Moville, Remsen, Hartley, Akron, Kingsley, Holstein, Sanborn, Alton, Mapleton, Marcus, Paullina
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 14 |
North West Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 7.32¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.43¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $60,402,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 763,301 MWh |
| Peak demand | 134 MW summer · 149 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.0% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17260 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North West Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North West Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 9.70¢ 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 31% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North West Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $223 a month. The average North West Rural Electric Co-op home uses 2,299 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $97.
How many customers does North West Rural Electric Co-op have?
North West Rural Electric Co-op serves 9,461 residential customers and 10,459 customers in total in Iowa, across 11 counties.
How reliable is North West Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average North West Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 8 min (SAIDI) over 1.11 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 115 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does North West Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
North West Rural Electric Co-op had 14 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 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 North West Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.