United Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
United Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 530 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.78¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% 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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United Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.90 | $90.16 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.80 | $134.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $266.70 | $179.16 |
| 2,000 kWh | $355.60 | $223.66 |
*Residential (effective 2013-01-01, $45.66/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.
United Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-01-01 | $45.66 | 8.90¢ |
| Residential (Single Phase Service) | 2013-01-01 | $31.80 | 11.70¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
United Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +120% change in the average residential rate (7.85¢ → 17.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
United Electric Co-op 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 United Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold | 688 | 26 | 1,287 | 2025-07-07 |
| Taylor | 575 | 16 | 1,645 | 2025-07-30 |
| Page | 230 | 24 | 2,681 | 2025-03-05 |
United Electric Co-op service area
United Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Iowa and 1 ZIP codes.
Page, Ringgold, Taylor
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
United Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,294,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,501 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 22646 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is United Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
United Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.78¢ 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 26% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 1% below the U.S. average.
What is the average United Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $210 a month. The average United Electric Co-op home uses 1,179 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $178.
How many customers does United Electric Co-op have?
United Electric Co-op serves 530 residential customers in Iowa, across 3 counties.
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 United Electric Co-op before making decisions.