West Point Utility System electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
West Point Utility System is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 860 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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West Point Utility System bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.90 | $63.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $161.80 | $119.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $242.70 | $174.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $323.60 | $230.00 |
*Rural Resident and Farm All-Electric (effective 2010-07-01, $8.00/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.
West Point Utility System residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Resident and Farm All-Electric | 2010-07-01 | $8.00 | 11.10¢ |
| Rural Resident and Farm Rate | 2010-07-01 | $8.00 | 11.56¢ |
| Urban Residential Rate | 2010-07-01 | $8.00 | 11.56¢ |
| Urban All-Electric Residential Rate | 2010-07-01 | $8.00 | 11.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
West Point Utility System rate history
2015–2025: +48% change in the average residential rate (10.63¢ → 15.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
West Point Utility System 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 West Point Utility System's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 327 | 46 | 6,395 | 2025-06-04 |
West Point Utility System service area
West Point Utility System serves Lee County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
West Point Utility System at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,514,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,634 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20396 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Point Utility System's electricity rate?
West Point Utility System residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢ 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 15% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average West Point Utility System electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average West Point Utility System home uses 934 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does West Point Utility System have?
West Point Utility System serves 860 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
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 West Point Utility System before making decisions.