City of Ames Electricity Rates
City of Ames residential customers pay an average of 12.1¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $68.99 per month — 10% below the Iowa state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
12.1¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$68.99
per month, residential
Vs IA average
-10%
13.4¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Ames bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Ames's effective 12.1¢/kWh rate vs the Iowa average of 13.4¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Ames | IA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.50 | $67.00 |
| 750 kWh | $90.75 | $100.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.00 | $134.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $151.25 | $167.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181.50 | $201.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $242.00 | $268.00 |
EV charging cost on City of Ames
Rate is pre-filled to City of Ames's 12.1¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
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Frequently asked questions
City of Ames's average residential rate is 12.1¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
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Think your City of Ames bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.