Electricity is essential—we rely on it every day, yet year after year, the cost of keeping the lights on continues to climb. In 2024 and 2025, two major utility providers in Iowa—Alliant Energy and Eastern Iowa REC—are raising their rates, forcing customers to pay more for the same power they’ve always used. Unfortunately, these increases won’t be the last. The question is: how much more are you willing to pay before taking control of your energy future?
The 2024 Alliant Energy Rate Hike
Alliant Energy customers are already feeling the pain of rising costs. In 2024, residential electric rates increased by 7.7%, and in 2025, they will jump another 5.7%—meaning Iowans will be paying significantly more for the same electricity they’ve always used. The base service charge has also gone up from $13 to $15.50 per month, further driving up costs before you even use a single kilowatt-hour.
These increases aren’t just minor adjustments; they are part of a larger trend of utility companies continuously demanding more from customers with no end in sight. Alliant initially proposed an astronomical $284 million rate hike before settling on $185 million. They justify these increases with claims of infrastructure upgrades and operational costs, but the reality is simple: you are paying more without getting anything extra in return. You don’t get better service. You don’t get more reliable power. You just get a higher bill.
Eastern Iowa REC’s 2025 Rate Increase
Following Alliant’s lead, Eastern Iowa REC has announced an 11.89% average rate hike, effective April 1, 2025. While they’ve introduced a Time-of-Use (TOU) rate structure to encourage off-peak energy use, the reality remains the same: customers will be paying significantly more for electricity.
A Never-Ending Cycle of Rate Hikes
These increases are not one-time adjustments. Utility companies consistently raise rates, citing higher operational costs, infrastructure upgrades, and increased demand. The pattern is clear: customers have no say in these decisions, yet they are the ones left footing the bill.
Think about it: you’re still using the same power, yet every year you pay more for it. And there’s no end in sight.
Break Free from Rate Hikes with Solar
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to keep playing this game. By switching to solar energy, you take control of your energy costs and stop relying on utilities that continuously increase rates.
- Locked-In Savings: With solar, you generate your own power and avoid the never-ending cycle of rate increases.
- Predictable Bills: Instead of unpredictable rate hikes, solar provides long-term stability for your energy expenses.
- Investment in Your Home: Instead of paying utilities more money each year, your solar system increases the value of your property while cutting your energy costs.
Take Action Before the Next Rate Hike
The truth is, this isn’t going to stop. Alliant Energy and Eastern Iowa REC are raising their rates now, but more utilities will follow. If you’re tired of being at their mercy, the best time to go solar is now.
Find out how much you can save with solar by getting an instant quote today. It’s time to stop paying more and start taking control of your energy future.
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