City of Cornell electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
City of Cornell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 868 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Cornell bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.50 | $55.13 |
| 1,000 kWh | $115.00 | $101.43 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.50 | $147.73 |
| 2,000 kWh | $230.00 | $194.03 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase (effective 2014-06-17, $8.83/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.
City of Cornell residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2014-06-17 | $8.83 | 9.26¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phasetime-of-use | 2014-06-17 | $13.33 | 14.2¢ (9am–9pm) · 6.0¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phasetime-of-use | 2014-06-17 | $8.83 | 14.2¢ (9am–9pm) · 6.0¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2014-06-17 | $13.33 | 9.26¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Cornell rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (10.43¢ → 11.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Cornell 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 City of Cornell's counties, customers averaged 89 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa | 89 | 19 | 1,559 | 2025-01-21 |
City of Cornell service area
City of Cornell serves Chippewa County in Wisconsin.
Chippewa
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Cornell at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,386,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,432 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4369 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Cornell's electricity rate?
City of Cornell residential customers pay an average of 11.50¢ 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 39% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Cornell electric bill?
About $137 a month. The average City of Cornell home uses 1,194 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does City of Cornell have?
City of Cornell serves 868 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does City of Cornell offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase. 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 City of Cornell before making decisions.