What is the average electricity rate in Essex, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Essex is approximately 13.86¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Essex?

Natural gas customers in Essex pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.00/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Essex, Iowa?

Electricity in Essex 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 Essex?

Essex 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 Essex electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Essex's electricity rate of 13.86¢/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 Essex?

To start electric service in Essex, 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.

Essex, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Essex, Iowa

Essex residents in Iowa receive electric service through MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and natural gas distribution from MidAmerican Energy. Iowa's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Essex households.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Essex's electricity rate of 13.86¢/kWh is 0.28¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Essex

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

Natural Gas Utility in Essex

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Essex vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Essex	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.86¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.00	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$96	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$90	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Essex Residents

As a Iowa city, Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Essex is approximately 13.86¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Essex pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.00/therm per therm.
Electricity in Essex 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.
Essex 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.
Essex's electricity rate of 13.86¢/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 Essex, 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.