What is the average electricity rate in Charter Oak, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Charter Oak is approximately 13.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $94 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Charter Oak?

Natural gas customers in Charter Oak pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $0.94/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Charter Oak, Iowa?

Electricity in Charter Oak is distributed by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Charter Oak?

Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Charter Oak's electricity rate of 13.57¢/kWh is below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Charter Oak?

To start electric service in Charter Oak, contact MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). 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.

Charter Oak, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Charter Oak, Iowa

Charter Oak is a community in Iowa served by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) for electric and MidAmerican Energy for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Iowa's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot summers climate.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Charter Oak's electricity rate of 13.57¢/kWh is 0.57¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Charter Oak

MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway)
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light)
Corn Belt Power Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Charter Oak

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Charter Oak vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Charter Oak	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.57¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.94	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$94	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$84	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Charter Oak Residents

As a Iowa city, Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Charter Oak is approximately 13.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $94 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Charter Oak pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $0.94/therm per therm.
Electricity in Charter Oak is distributed by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Charter Oak 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.
Charter Oak's electricity rate of 13.57¢/kWh is below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Charter Oak, contact MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). 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.