Electricity in Des Moines: rates, bills and utility
MidAmerican Energy provides electric service in Des Moines. On the MidAmerican Energy standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $106.69 in November 2026 (10.7¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average MidAmerican Energy home paid $92.85 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in Des Moines
- MidAmerican Energy provides electric service in Des Moines. Source.
What electricity costs in Des Moines now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican EnergySchedule RS | $106.69 | 10.7¢ | $92.85828 kWh, 11.2¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The Iowa average was $117.30 a month (861 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
MidAmerican Energy: rate history since 2026.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in Des Moines
- MidAmerican Energy outage map · outages: 800-799-4443
- MidAmerican Energy customer service: 888-427-5632
- Pay your MidAmerican Energy bill
More about electricity in Iowa: the Iowa rates and bill comparison.
Who provides electricity in Des Moines, IA?
MidAmerican Energy provides electric service in Des Moines. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in Des Moines?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $106.69 on the MidAmerican Energy standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average MidAmerican Energy home used 828 kWh a month and paid $92.85 in 2025.
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