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Municipal · 10,105 residential customers
Board of Water Electric & Communications electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 9% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$107/mo
At 833 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.1%
5 years: +9.5%
Average rate by year
202011.8¢
202111.9¢
202212.1¢
202312.6¢
202412.6¢
202512.9¢
Board of Water Electric & Communications bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Board of Water Electric & Communications's 2025 average rate of 12.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Board of Water Electric & Communications | Iowa average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64 | $71 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $97 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $193 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $258 | $283 |
Other utilities in Iowa
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 639,558 | 11.2¢ |
| Interstate Power and Light Co | 419,451 | 17.8¢ |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | 30,992 | 14.2¢ |
| City of Ames - (IA) | 25,123 | 12.1¢ |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | 20,472 | 14.8¢ |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 17,746 | 11.6¢ |
| Midland Power Coop | 12,083 | 13.7¢ |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | 11,161 | 13.8¢ |
Board of Water Electric & Communications: common questions
- How much does Board of Water Electric & Communications charge per kWh?
- Board of Water Electric & Communications residential customers paid an average of 12.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Board of Water Electric & Communications electric bill?
- The average Board of Water Electric & Communications household used 833 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $107 a month at the average rate.
- Is Board of Water Electric & Communications cheaper than other utilities in Iowa?
- Board of Water Electric & Communications's average rate is 9% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢. 6 of 25 utilities in Iowa have a lower average rate.
- Did Board of Water Electric & Communications raise rates?
- Board of Water Electric & Communications's average residential rate changed +2.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +9.5% since 2020.
- Is my Board of Water Electric & Communications bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Iowa homes and your rate with Board of Water Electric & Communications's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.