What is the average electricity rate in Council Bluffs, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Council Bluffs is approximately 11.00¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $89 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Council Bluffs?

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

Which electric company serves Council Bluffs, Iowa?

Electricity in Council Bluffs is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Council Bluffs's electricity rate of 11.00¢/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 Council Bluffs?

To start electric service in Council Bluffs, contact MidAmerican Energy Co. 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.

Council Bluffs, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs is served by MidAmerican Energy Co. Utilities covering Pottawattamie County report an average residential electricity rate of 11.00¢/kWh — below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $89. Natural gas in Council Bluffs is distributed by MidAmerican Energy.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Council Bluffs's electricity rate of 11.00¢/kWh is 3.14¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Council Bluffs

MidAmerican Energy Co

Natural Gas Utility in Council Bluffs

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Council Bluffs vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Council Bluffs	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.00¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.97	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$89	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Council Bluffs Residents

As a Iowa city, Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Council Bluffs is approximately 11.00¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $89 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Council Bluffs pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.
Electricity in Council Bluffs is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Council Bluffs 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.
Council Bluffs's electricity rate of 11.00¢/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 Council Bluffs, contact MidAmerican Energy Co. 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.