Rates by state / Iowa / Prairie Energy Coop
Cooperative · 3,433 residential customers
Prairie Energy Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 0% above the Iowa average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$193/mo
At 1,363 kWh a month
1-year change
-1.4%
5 years: +10.0%
Average rate by year
202012.9¢
202113.1¢
202212.9¢
202313.2¢
202414.3¢
202514.1¢
Prairie Energy Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Prairie Energy Coop's 2025 average rate of 14.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Prairie Energy Coop | Iowa average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $106 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $212 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283 | $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¢ |
Prairie Energy Coop: common questions
- How much does Prairie Energy Coop charge per kWh?
- Prairie Energy Coop residential customers paid an average of 14.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Prairie Energy Coop electric bill?
- The average Prairie Energy Coop household used 1,363 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $193 a month at the average rate.
- Is Prairie Energy Coop cheaper than other utilities in Iowa?
- Prairie Energy Coop's average rate is 0% above the Iowa average of 14.1¢. 14 of 25 utilities in Iowa have a lower average rate.
- Did Prairie Energy Coop raise rates?
- Prairie Energy Coop's average residential rate changed -1.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +10.0% since 2020.
- Is my Prairie Energy Coop 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 Prairie Energy Coop's average.
Got a Prairie Energy Coop bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.