City of Kaukauna (WI) electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of Kaukauna (WI) is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 14,872 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Kaukauna (WI) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 | $65.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 | $124.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 | $182.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 | $241.40 |
*Residential Service (Rg-1) Single Phase (effective 2013-01-01, $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.
City of Kaukauna (WI) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Rg-1) Single Phase | 2013-01-01 | $7.00 | 11.72¢ |
| Residential Service- Optional Time-of-Day (Single Phase)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $7.00 | 20.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 6.6¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service- Optional Time-of-Day (Three Phase)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $12.00 | 20.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 6.6¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (Rg-1) Three Phase | 2013-01-01 | $12.00 | 11.72¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Kaukauna (WI) rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.79¢ → 12.88¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Kaukauna (WI) | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 71 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.16 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 61 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 21 | 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 City of Kaukauna (WI)'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outagamie | 128 | 35 | 8,320 | 2025-12-14 |
City of Kaukauna (WI) service area
City of Kaukauna (WI) serves Outagamie County in Wisconsin and 7 ZIP codes.
Outagamie
Cities: Appleton, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Harrison, Kimberly, Combined Locks
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 14,872 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 69 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 43 |
City of Kaukauna (WI) at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.12¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.09¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $61,010,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 644,056 MWh |
| Peak demand | 126 MW summer · 100 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 25% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10056 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Kaukauna (WI)'s electricity rate?
City of Kaukauna (WI) residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ 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 29% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Kaukauna (WI) electric bill?
About $96 a month. The average City of Kaukauna (WI) home uses 722 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Kaukauna (WI) have?
City of Kaukauna (WI) serves 14,872 residential customers and 17,012 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Kaukauna (WI)?
In 2025, the average City of Kaukauna (WI) customer was without power for 71 min (SAIDI) over 1.16 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 21 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Kaukauna (WI) offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service- Optional Time-of-Day (Single Phase). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Kaukauna (WI) offer net metering for solar?
City of Kaukauna (WI) had 43 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 City of Kaukauna (WI) before making decisions.