City of Menasha electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of Menasha is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,683 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Menasha bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.25 | $65.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.50 | $122.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.75 | $179.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.00 | $236.80 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase (effective 2013-11-01, $8.00/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 Menasha residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2013-11-01 | $8.00 | 11.44¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $15.00 | 20.1¢ (8am–8pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $8.00 | 20.1¢ (9am–9pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $15.00 | 20.1¢ (7am–7pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $8.00 | 20.1¢ (7am–7pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $15.00 | 20.1¢ (9am–9pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2013-11-01 | $8.00 | 20.1¢ (8am–8pm) · 5.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2013-11-01 | $15.00 | 11.44¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Menasha rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (12.57¢ → 13.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Menasha | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 22 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.07 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 34 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 22 | 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 Menasha's counties, customers averaged 71 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 71 | 22 | 4,706 | 2025-06-12 |
| Calumet | 71 | 17 | 2,246 | 2025-06-24 |
City of Menasha service area
City of Menasha serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 3 ZIP codes.
Calumet, Winnebago
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 83% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,155 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 44 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 35 |
City of Menasha at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $38,947,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 452,395 MWh |
| Peak demand | 73 MW summer · 63 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12298 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Menasha's electricity rate?
City of Menasha residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢ 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 27% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Menasha electric bill?
About $83 a month. The average City of Menasha home uses 609 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Menasha have?
City of Menasha serves 8,683 residential customers and 9,583 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Menasha?
In 2025, the average City of Menasha customer was without power for 22 min (SAIDI) over 0.07 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 22 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Menasha offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 8am-8pm. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Menasha offer net metering for solar?
City of Menasha had 35 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.3 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 Menasha before making decisions.