MidAmerican Energy Co
Investor Owned · Full service
11.0¢ per kWh, residential average
Living here
Electric company in Des Moines
MidAmerican Energy Co and other utilities serving Polk County, with average home electricity prices.
Interstate Power and Light Co
Investor Owned · Full service
17.9¢ per kWh, residential average
Midland Power Coop
Cooperative · Full service
13.6¢ per kWh, residential average
Consumers Energy Coop
Cooperative · Full service
15.0¢ per kWh, residential average
Estimate a monthly bill
kWh
About $99 a month at MidAmerican Energy Co’s average of 11.0¢/kWh
Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.
- MidAmerican Energy Co11.0¢
- Interstate Power and Light Co17.9¢
- Midland Power Coop13.6¢
- Consumers Energy Coop15.0¢
- Iowa average13.4¢
- US average15.5¢
Questions
Who provides electricity in Des Moines?
MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Consumers Energy Coop serve Polk County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.
How much does electricity cost in Des Moines?
MidAmerican Energy Co averaged 11.0¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Iowa average 13.4¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $99.
How do I start electric service in Des Moines?
Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Polk County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.