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Electric company in Cedar Rapids

Interstate Power and Light Co and other utilities serving Linn County, with average home electricity prices.

Interstate Power and Light Co

Investor Owned · Full service

17.9¢ per kWh, residential average

417,153 customers statewide

Linn County REC

Cooperative · Full service

14.2¢ per kWh, residential average

30,323 customers statewide

Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop

Cooperative · Full service

13.6¢ per kWh, residential average

20,749 customers statewide

Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop

Cooperative · Full service

13.8¢ per kWh, residential average

11,051 customers statewide

East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop

Cooperative · Full service

13.3¢ per kWh, residential average

7,368 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $161 a month at Interstate Power and Light Co’s average of 17.9¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Interstate Power and Light Co17.9¢
  • Linn County REC14.2¢
  • Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop13.6¢
  • Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop13.8¢
  • Iowa average13.4¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Cedar Rapids?

Interstate Power and Light Co, Linn County REC, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop serve Linn County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Cedar Rapids?

Interstate Power and Light Co averaged 17.9¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Iowa average 13.4¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $161.

How do I start electric service in Cedar Rapids?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Linn County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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