The short answer
TAKKEL supports utilities and utility contractors in Iowa with storm event dashboards, field-to-office capture, closeout and billing automation, and technical staff. In 2024, Iowa customers averaged 166.7 minutes without power, less than the national average of 611.3 minutes, and about 46% of that time came from major events, according to EIA.
Iowa reliability at a glance
These figures come from utility reports to the U.S. Energy Information Administration for Iowa.
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Average outage time per Iowa customer in 2024 including major events (166.7 minutes), compared with 10.2 hours nationally. U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Annual Table 11.3
| Metric | Iowa 2024 | Iowa 2023 | U.S. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer, all events | 166.7 | 104.9 | 611.3 |
| Outage minutes per customer, without major events | 89.8 | 70.4 | 126 |
| Interruptions per customer, all events | 1.15 | 0.91 | 1.52 |
| Minutes per interruption, all events | 145 | Not shown | 401.9 |
What drives outage time in Iowa
Iowa split its 2024 outage time between major events (about 46%) and day-to-day interruptions, so Iowa crews need systems that handle storm surges and steady maintenance work alike. Outage time in Iowa rose 59% from 104.9 minutes in 2023 to 166.7 minutes in 2024, a reminder that one hard season can reset Iowa’s numbers.
Excluding major events, Iowa averaged just 89.8 minutes in 2024, well under the U.S. figure of 126 minutes, so storm response is where most of the Iowa upside sits. Crews working in Iowa also contend with derechos, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, ice storms, and heavy snow.
Iowa next to its neighbors
Iowa logged more outage time in 2024 than 2 of its 6 neighboring states. Ranks for Iowa and its neighbors run from 1st to 50th, where 1st means the most outage minutes.
| State | All events (min) | Without major events (min) | Rank of 50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 166.7 | 89.8 | 38th |
| South Dakota | 84.7 | 62.1 | 50th |
| Illinois | 156.9 | 59.4 | 40th |
| Minnesota | 219.6 | 92.2 | 36th |
| Missouri | 224.3 | 106 | 34th |
| Wisconsin | 266.1 | 91.3 | 31st |
| Nebraska | 641.7 | 73.6 | 12th |
Where TAKKEL helps utility work in Iowa
Storm event dashboard
Crews, costs and documentation for every event.
Outage cause reporting
Interruptions broken down by cause and circuit.
Field-to-office capture
Time, equipment and photos captured once.
Closeout and billing automation
Invoice packages built while the work happens.
Planning for the next big event in Iowa? Book a working session.
How an engagement starts
We start with your last major event in Iowa: how crews, hours, and documentation moved from the field to the invoice, and where the delays piled up.
From there we build the first piece, often a storm dashboard or a closeout checklist, around the way your Iowa teams already work. TAKKEL’s leadership comes from power and storm operations, so the conversation starts in your vocabulary. See how we work.
Frequently asked questions
How long were Iowa customers without power in 2024?
EIA data shows Iowa customers averaged 166.7 minutes without power in 2024, about 2.8 hours, including major events. That compares with 104.9 minutes in Iowa in 2023 and a U.S. average of 611.3 minutes in 2024. Excluding major events, the Iowa figure was 89.8 minutes.
What share of Iowa outage time came from major events?
About 46% of Iowa’s 2024 outage minutes came from major events, based on EIA figures with and without them (166.7 versus 89.8 minutes). In Iowa, storm response and routine maintenance both carry real weight in the reliability numbers.
How does Iowa compare with neighboring states?
Iowa recorded 166.7 outage minutes per customer in 2024. Among Iowa’s neighbors, South Dakota had the lowest figure at 84.7 minutes and Nebraska the highest at 641.7 minutes. Iowa ranked 38th of 50 states, where 1st means the most outage time.
What weather and terrain challenges affect utility work in Iowa?
Utility crews in Iowa deal with derechos, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, ice storms, and heavy snow. Those conditions shape how Iowa utilities and contractors plan staffing, stage equipment, and document work. The EIA figures above show how much of that risk became customer outage time that year.
How does TAKKEL support utility work in Iowa?
TAKKEL builds storm event dashboards, field-to-office capture, and closeout and billing automation, and provides technical staff for utilities and contractors in Iowa. Most of the work runs remotely, with on-site time when it helps. Each engagement starts with a working session on one problem your team wants solved.
