Cedarburg Light & Water Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,168 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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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Cedarburg Light & Water Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.35 | $63.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.70 | $120.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.05 | $177.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.40 | $234.40 |
*Residential - Single Phase (effective 2011-01-01, $7.00/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.
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Single Phase | 2011-01-01 | $7.00 | 11.37¢ |
| Residential Optional Time-of-Day Rate (Single Phase)time-of-use | 2011-01-01 | $7.00 | 18.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 7.2¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Optional Time-of-Day Rate (Three Phase)time-of-use | 2011-01-01 | $15.00 | 18.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 7.2¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Rate - Three Phase | 2011-01-01 | $15.00 | 11.37¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (12.62¢ → 13.44¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Cedarburg Light & Water Comm | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 67 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.43 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 84 | 121 |
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 Cedarburg Light & Water Comm's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee | 220 | 35 | 6,942 | 2025-11-30 |
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm service area
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm serves Ozaukee County in Wisconsin and 3 ZIP codes.
Ozaukee
Cities: Mequon, Grafton, Cedarburg, Thiensville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 6,159 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 100 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 44 |
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.74¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,188,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 109,111 MWh |
| Peak demand | 27 MW summer · 18 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3208 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cedarburg Light & Water Comm's electricity rate?
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢ 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 26% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cedarburg Light & Water Comm electric bill?
About $90 a month. The average Cedarburg Light & Water Comm home uses 648 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Cedarburg Light & Water Comm have?
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm serves 6,168 residential customers and 7,114 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is Cedarburg Light & Water Comm?
In 2025, the average Cedarburg Light & Water Comm customer was without power for 67 min (SAIDI) over 0.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Cedarburg Light & Water Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Optional Time-of-Day Rate (Single Phase). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Cedarburg Light & Water Comm offer net metering for solar?
Cedarburg Light & Water Comm had 44 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.4 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 Cedarburg Light & Water Comm before making decisions.