City of Cumberland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
City of Cumberland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,453 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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 Cumberland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.75 | $56.88 |
| 1,000 kWh | $117.50 | $107.43 |
| 1,500 kWh | $176.25 | $157.98 |
| 2,000 kWh | $235.00 | $208.53 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase (effective 2013-10-01, $6.33/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 Cumberland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2013-10-01 | $6.33 | 10.11¢ |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2013-10-01 | $13.33 | 10.11¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Cumberland rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (11.29¢ → 11.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Cumberland 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 Cumberland's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | 192 | 35 | 6,923 | 2025-05-15 |
City of Cumberland service area
City of Cumberland serves Barron County in Wisconsin.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Cumberland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,999,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 35,105 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4627 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Cumberland's electricity rate?
City of Cumberland residential customers pay an average of 11.75¢ 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 37% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Cumberland electric bill?
About $237 a month. The average City of Cumberland home uses 2,013 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $118.
How many customers does City of Cumberland have?
City of Cumberland serves 1,453 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
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 Cumberland before making decisions.