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Your Electric Rate

How Electric Rates Are Determined

Several factors go into determining a location's service rate, such as building a new structure at a new service location, changes to an existing service location, or the addition of a building to an existing service location. A review of the electric utilities and the service location takes place to establish the electric rate.

For More Information

Here's a link to ECI REC's Facility Charge, Rate Structure, and More FAQs brochure that outlines a number of the factors that go into structuring electric rates

Different Rate Groups

ECI REC's three primary rate groups are below, click on your rate group to find your rate class.

2023 Rate Calculator
Residential

A variety of rates apply to homes. You may also want to view a sample monthly bill or the more detailed rate chart.

  • Rate 7: The Heat Plus Rate is available from Oct. 1 to May 31 to members with separately metered electric heating systems.

  • Rate 10: Time-of-Day Service is an optional rate that consists of an On-Peak and Off-Peak rate.

  • Rate 11: Urban Electric Residential Service is used for homes in designated residential development areas.

  • Rate 31, A-C: Rural Farm and Residential Service applies when a residential dwelling is served in addition to agricultural facilities. For this rate, the amount of the Facility Charge depends on the capacity of the transformer(s) serving the site.

  • Rate 31, D: Rural Farm and Residential Service applies when a residential dwelling is served in addition to agricultural facilities. This is a multiphase rate.


ECI REC's tariff document provides more valuable
information about how we determine your electric rate.

Agricultural

A variety of rates apply to farm operations. For the rates listed below, the amount of the Facility Charge depends on the capacity of the transformer(s) serving the site. You may also want to view a sample monthly bill or the more detailed rate chart.

  • Rate 3: Large Power Service applies if the billing demand is 75 kilowatts (kW) or greater.

  • Rate 16: Large Power Time-of-Day Service is an optional rate and applies if the billing demand is 300 kW or greater.

  • Rate 20, A-D: Small General Service is applicable if a residential dwelling is not to be served, and the billing demand is less than 75 kW. See the explanation of Demand Charge.

  • Rate 31, A-D: Rural Farm and Residential Service applies when a residential dwelling is served in addition to agricultural facilities.


ECI REC's tariff document provides more valuable
information about how we determine your electric rate.

Commercial

A variety of commercial rates apply to businesses and industrial member-consumers. You may also want to view a sample monthly bill or the more detailed rate chart.

  • Rate 3: Large Power Service applies if the billing demand is 75 kW or greater.

  • Rate 16: Large Power Time-of-Day Service is an optional rate and applies if the billing demand is 300 kW or greater.

  • Rate 20, A-D: Small General Service is applicable if a residential dwelling is not to be served, and the billing demand is less than 75 kW. See the explanation of Demand Charge.

  • Rate 23: Commercial Network Hubs Service requires single-phase service to a non-metered point of delivery. 

  • Rate 31, A-D: Rural Farm and Residential Service applies when a residential dwelling is served in addition to agricultural facilities.

  • Rate 36: Parks and Rec Service applies to state and county seasonal recreation areas used by the general public.


ECI REC's tariff document provides more valuable
information about how we determine your electric rate.

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  • Account Services
    • Account Management
      • Manage Your Online Account
      • Payment Options
      • About Your Bill
        • Bill Sample
        • Terms on Your Bill
        • Rates
        • Avoid Late Fees & Disconnects
      • Service Calls & Charges
      • Start Stop Transfer Upgrade
      • Patronage Dividends
      • Avoid Peak Hours
    • Member Services
      • Member Programs
        • Co-op Connections Program
        • Helping Hand Reminder
        • Notify Landlord Before Disconnect
        • Power Boost Gift Certificate
        • RECare Program
        • Support Iowa Renewable Energy
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Member Information Update Request
      • Keep Your Bill Affordable
      • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
      • Terms & Conditions (Tariff)
      • Tree Trimming
      • How Electricity Reaches You
  • Manage Energy
    • Save Energy & Money
      • Rebate Forms
      • Residential Heat Rate
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Smart Electrification
      • Renewable Options
        • On-Site Generation Facilities
        • Support Iowa Renewables
      • Smart Technologies
        • AMI & Smart Meters
        • View My Usage
      • Beneficial Electrification
    • Electric Efficiency Resources
      • Heating & Cooling
      • Water Heaters
      • Lighting
      • Use Energy Wisely TSE Site
      • Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips
      • Energy Calculators & Resources
      • ECI REC's Commitment to Energy Efficiency
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • If an Outage Occurs
      • ECI REC Outage Map
      • Iowa Electric Co-ops Outage Map
    • Safety
      • Call Before You Dig-811
      • Damaged Electric Facilities
      • Backup Generator
      • Grain Bin Safety
      • Electric Safety Resources
        • Electric Safety & Outage Tips
        • Safety Videos
  • Community & News
    • Youth/Community Program
      • Scholarships
      • Iowa Youth Tour - Washington, D.C.
      • Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
      • Safety Education
      • Community Reinvestment Fund
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News & Resources
      • Newsletters
        • Member Newsletter
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        • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
      • Bill Inserts - Power Notes
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  • The Cooperative
    • Legislative Hub
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      • National Grassroots Networks
    • Cooperative Difference
      • Co-op Advantage
        • The Non-Profit Advantage
        • Democratic Governance
        • Co-op Membership
        • Guiding Principles
      • Annual Meeting of Members
      • Member Survey
    • About Your Cooperative
      • About ECI REC
      • Service Territory Map
      • Your Board of Directors
      • Management Team Directory
      • Touchstone Energy® Co-ops
      • Where's the Power Come From
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
      • Careers