T I P Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
T I P Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,613 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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T I P Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $190.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.20 |
T I P Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -2% change in the average residential rate (12.53¢ → 12.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | T I P Rural Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 156 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.33 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 117 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 156 | 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 T I P Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poweshiek | 346 | 39 | 4,717 | 2025-03-15 |
| Iowa | 291 | 60 | 3,464 | 2025-01-31 |
| Keokuk | 235 | 25 | 1,209 | 2025-05-31 |
| Tama | 202 | 31 | 1,403 | 2025-09-23 |
| Mahaska | 158 | 29 | 2,221 | 2025-05-31 |
| Jefferson | 154 | 28 | 1,532 | 2025-03-15 |
| Washington | 128 | 34 | 3,034 | 2025-03-21 |
| Wapello | 106 | 25 | 2,593 | 2025-05-16 |
| Johnson | 105 | 37 | 8,629 | 2025-12-01 |
| Benton | 87 | 32 | 2,555 | 2025-07-11 |
T I P Rural Electric Co-op service area
T I P Rural Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in Iowa.
Benton, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Poweshiek, Tama, Wapello, Washington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
T I P Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,037,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 146,158 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 18446 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is T I P Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
T I P Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.71¢ 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 10% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average T I P Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $234 a month. The average T I P Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,842 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does T I P Rural Electric Co-op have?
T I P Rural Electric Co-op serves 6,613 residential customers in Iowa, across 10 counties.
How reliable is T I P Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average T I P Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 36 min (SAIDI) over 1.33 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 36 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 T I P Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.