Pella Cooperative Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Pella Cooperative Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,234 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.24¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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Pella Cooperative Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.20 | $78.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.40 | $128.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213.60 | $179.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $284.80 | $229.50 |
*Rural Residential Rate (effective 2011-05-01, $27.50/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.
Pella Cooperative Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential Rate | 2011-05-01 | $27.50 | 10.10¢ |
| Residential - Heat Plus Ratetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $5.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - Electric Heattime-of-use | 2011-05-01 | $5.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pella Cooperative Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (13.57¢ → 13.83¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Pella Cooperative Electric Association 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 Pella Cooperative Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poweshiek | 346 | 39 | 4,717 | 2025-03-15 |
| Jasper | 295 | 43 | 3,534 | 2025-03-05 |
| Mahaska | 158 | 29 | 2,221 | 2025-05-31 |
| Warren | 115 | 22 | 2,366 | 2025-04-30 |
| Marion | 112 | 22 | 2,599 | 2025-03-15 |
Pella Cooperative Electric Association service area
Pella Cooperative Electric Association serves 5 counties in Iowa.
Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, Poweshiek, Warren
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pella Cooperative Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,874,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 64,158 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 26765 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pella Cooperative Electric Association's electricity rate?
Pella Cooperative Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 14.24¢ 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 1% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pella Cooperative Electric Association electric bill?
About $235 a month. The average Pella Cooperative Electric Association home uses 1,653 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Pella Cooperative Electric Association have?
Pella Cooperative Electric Association serves 3,234 residential customers in Iowa, across 5 counties.
Does Pella Cooperative Electric Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential - Heat Plus Rate. 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 Pella Cooperative Electric Association before making decisions.