Waverly Municipal Electric Utility electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,232 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Waverly Municipal Electric Utility bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.40 |
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-06-25 | $14.50 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-06-25 | $14.50 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat Rate for Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-06-25 | $14.50 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (12.22¢ → 13.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Waverly Municipal Electric Utility | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 7 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.14 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 52 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 7 | 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 Waverly Municipal Electric Utility's counties, customers averaged 115 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 297 | 37 | 1,839 | 2025-03-05 |
| Dallas | 143 | 24 | 6,037 | 2025-09-23 |
| Adair | 143 | 14 | 542 | 2025-03-05 |
| Washington | 128 | 34 | 3,034 | 2025-03-21 |
| Louisa | 128 | 18 | 1,390 | 2025-12-16 |
| Polk | 115 | 41 | 24,009 | 2025-07-28 |
| Pottawattamie | 110 | 33 | 4,721 | 2025-03-19 |
| Cass | 86 | 16 | 1,058 | 2025-03-19 |
| Bremer | 79 | 15 | 2,333 | 2025-07-29 |
| Muscatine | 38 | 17 | 1,597 | 2025-08-17 |
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility service area
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility serves 10 counties in Iowa and 5 ZIP codes.
Adair, Bremer, Cass, Dallas, Louisa, Madison, Muscatine, Polk, Pottawattamie, Washington
Cities: Des Moines, Harlan, Greenfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 53% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,903,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 128,310 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20214 |
| Website | www.waverlyutilities.com/about/annual-reports.aspx |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waverly Municipal Electric Utility's electricity rate?
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility residential customers pay an average of 13.57¢ 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 4% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Waverly Municipal Electric Utility electric bill?
About $277 a month. The average Waverly Municipal Electric Utility home uses 2,044 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Waverly Municipal Electric Utility have?
Waverly Municipal Electric Utility serves 5,232 residential customers in Iowa, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Waverly Municipal Electric Utility?
In 2019, the average Waverly Municipal Electric Utility customer was without power for 7 min (SAIDI) over 0.14 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Waverly Municipal Electric Utility offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service. 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 Waverly Municipal Electric Utility before making decisions.