How Much Does 1,500 kWh Cost in Iowa?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,500 kWh in Iowa using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Iowa average rate
13.18 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost
$197.70
U.S. average cost
$263.55

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MetricValue
Iowa average rate13.18 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost$197.70
U.S. average cost$263.55

Compared to U.S. average

Iowa (1,500 kWh)
$197.70
U.S. (1,500 kWh)
$263.55
Difference
-$65.85

1,500 kWh in Iowa is less expensive by $65.85 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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