Algoma Utility Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Algoma Utility Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,702 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Algoma Utility Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.85 | $73.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.70 | $130.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.55 | $186.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $279.40 | $243.20 |
*Residential Service Three-Phase (effective 2014-12-30, $17.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Algoma Utility Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Three-Phase | 2014-12-30 | $17.00 | 11.31¢ |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Three-Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $17.00 | 19.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Three-Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $17.00 | 19.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Single-Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $10.00 | 19.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Three-Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $17.00 | 19.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Single-Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $10.00 | 19.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Single-Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2014-12-30 | $10.00 | 19.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Single-Phase | 2014-12-30 | $10.00 | 11.31¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Algoma Utility Comm rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (13.08¢ → 13.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Algoma Utility Comm doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Algoma Utility Comm's counties, customers averaged 93 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee | 93 | 24 | 1,913 | 2025-05-10 |
Algoma Utility Comm service area
Algoma Utility Comm serves Kewaunee County in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Kewaunee
Cities: Algoma
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 17% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 276 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 4 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1 |
Algoma Utility Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.09¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.74¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,968,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,226 MWh |
| Peak demand | 5 MW summer · 6 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 307 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Algoma Utility Comm's electricity rate?
Algoma Utility Comm residential customers pay an average of 13.97¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 25% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Algoma Utility Comm electric bill?
About $76 a month. The average Algoma Utility Comm home uses 542 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Algoma Utility Comm have?
Algoma Utility Comm serves 1,702 residential customers and 2,095 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does Algoma Utility Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Day Three-Phase 9am-9pm. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Algoma Utility Comm offer net metering for solar?
Algoma Utility Comm had 1 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Algoma Utility Comm before making decisions.