City of Eagle River electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of Eagle River is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,065 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.22¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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City of Eagle River bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.10 | $64.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.20 | $114.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.30 | $164.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $304.40 | $215.00 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase (effective 2009-08-04, $14.00/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.
City of Eagle River residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2009-08-04 | $14.00 | 10.05¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Single Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $7.00 | 17.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Three Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $14.00 | 17.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Single Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $7.00 | 17.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Single Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $7.00 | 17.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Three Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $14.00 | 17.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Three Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2009-08-04 | $14.00 | 17.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 4.8¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2009-08-04 | $7.00 | 10.05¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Eagle River rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (12.52¢ → 14.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Eagle River 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 Eagle River's counties, customers averaged 87 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas | 5,251 | 120 | 9,411 | 2025-04-29 |
City of Eagle River service area
City of Eagle River serves Vilas County in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Vilas
Cities: Eagle River
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,065 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Eagle River at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.40¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,775,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 29,962 MWh |
| Peak demand | 6 MW summer · 5 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5551 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Eagle River's electricity rate?
City of Eagle River residential customers pay an average of 15.22¢ 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 19% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Eagle River electric bill?
About $77 a month. The average City of Eagle River home uses 504 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does City of Eagle River have?
City of Eagle River serves 1,065 residential customers and 1,599 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does City of Eagle River offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Single Phase - Optional Time-of-Day 9am-9pm. 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 Eagle River before making decisions.