Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,358 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% more 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $102.70 | $87.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $205.40 | $146.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $308.10 | $205.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $410.80 | $264.20 |
*Residential Service (effective 2013-03-15, $29.00/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.
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2013-03-15 | $29.00 | 11.76¢ |
| Time of Daytime-of-use | 2013-03-15 | $29.00 | 5.5¢ (12am–8am, 10pm–12am) · 20.6¢ (8am–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (16.84¢ → 19.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 3,484 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.86 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 20 hr 20 min | — | — |
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 Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 294 | 34 | 4,843 | 2025-04-21 |
| Shawano | 253 | 40 | 6,709 | 2025-03-30 |
| Waupaca | 180 | 37 | 4,084 | 2025-08-09 |
| Marathon | 169 | 30 | 8,537 | 2025-07-09 |
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op service area
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Wisconsin.
Marathon, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 81 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,097,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 100,985 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3293 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 20.54¢ 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 10% above the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 14% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op home uses 1,007 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $205.
How many customers does Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op have?
Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op serves 8,358 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op customer was without power for 58 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 2.86 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Time of Day. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Central Wisconsin Electric Co-op before making decisions.