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Cooperative · 7,417 residential customers
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 7% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$186/mo
At 1,420 kWh a month
1-year change
-1.1%
5 years: +16.1%
Average rate by year
202011.3¢
202111.2¢
202211.5¢
202313.0¢
202413.3¢
202513.1¢
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop's 2025 average rate of 13.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Iowa average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $98 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh (about average here) | $197 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263 | $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¢ |
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop: common questions
- How much does East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop charge per kWh?
- East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop electric bill?
- The average East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop household used 1,420 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $186 a month at the average rate.
- Is East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop cheaper than other utilities in Iowa?
- East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop's average rate is 7% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢. 8 of 25 utilities in Iowa have a lower average rate.
- Did East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop raise rates?
- East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop's average residential rate changed -1.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +16.1% since 2020.
- Is my East-Central Iowa Rural Elec 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 East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.