Western Iowa Power Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Western Iowa Power Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,573 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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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Western Iowa Power Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $165.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $248.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $331.80 |
Western Iowa Power Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (13.83¢ → 16.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Western Iowa Power Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 27 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.27 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 100 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 27 | 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 Western Iowa Power Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1,105 | 20 | 4,801 | 2025-03-19 |
| Sac | 1,067 | 23 | 3,463 | 2025-03-19 |
| Monona | 724 | 31 | 2,429 | 2025-03-19 |
| Ida | 556 | 24 | 1,438 | 2025-03-19 |
| Crawford | 312 | 17 | 2,929 | 2025-03-19 |
| Shelby | 312 | 26 | 2,018 | 2025-03-19 |
| Woodbury | 292 | 56 | 3,399 | 2025-03-19 |
| Audubon | 249 | 24 | 930 | 2025-05-15 |
| Carroll | 230 | 20 | 3,079 | 2025-03-19 |
Western Iowa Power Co-op service area
Western Iowa Power Co-op serves 9 counties in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Harrison, Ida, Monona, Sac, Shelby, Woodbury
Cities: Woodbine
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Western Iowa Power Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,170,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 94,153 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 19437 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Iowa Power Co-op's electricity rate?
Western Iowa Power Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.59¢ 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 17% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Western Iowa Power Co-op electric bill?
About $234 a month. The average Western Iowa Power Co-op home uses 1,408 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $166.
How many customers does Western Iowa Power Co-op have?
Western Iowa Power Co-op serves 5,573 residential customers in Iowa, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Western Iowa Power Co-op?
In 2019, the average Western Iowa Power Co-op customer was without power for 27 min (SAIDI) over 0.27 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 27 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 Western Iowa Power Co-op before making decisions.