What is the average electricity rate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Cedar Rapids is approximately 17.06¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cedar Rapids?

Natural gas customers in Cedar Rapids pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Electricity in Cedar Rapids is distributed by Interstate Power and Light Co and Linn County REC. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids natural gas service is provided by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Cedar Rapids electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Cedar Rapids's electricity rate of 17.06¢/kWh is above the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Cedar Rapids?

To start electric service in Cedar Rapids, contact Interstate Power and Light Co and Linn County REC. For gas service, contact MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids is served by Interstate Power and Light Co and Linn County REC. Utilities covering Linn County report an average residential electricity rate of 17.06¢/kWh — above the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $131. Natural gas in Cedar Rapids is distributed by MidAmerican Energy.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Cedar Rapids's electricity rate of 17.06¢/kWh is 2.92¢ above the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Cedar Rapids

Interstate Power and Light Co
Linn County REC
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Cedar Rapids

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Cedar Rapids vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Cedar Rapids	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.06¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.97	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cedar Rapids Residents

As a Iowa city, Cedar Rapids residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Iowa LIHEAP
✅ Iowa Energy Assistance Program
✅ Iowa Weatherization Assistance
✅ MidAmerican Energy Efficiency Rebates

Energy-Saving Tips for Cedar Rapids Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Cedar Rapids is approximately 17.06¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cedar Rapids pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cedar Rapids is distributed by Interstate Power and Light Co and Linn County REC. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cedar Rapids natural gas service is provided by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Cedar Rapids's electricity rate of 17.06¢/kWh is above the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Cedar Rapids, contact Interstate Power and Light Co and Linn County REC. For gas service, contact MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.