City of New Richmond electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of New Richmond is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,089 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 New Richmond bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.00 | $68.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.00 | $121.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.00 | $174.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.00 | $228.00 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase (effective 2013-12-01, $15.00/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 New Richmond residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2013-12-01 | $15.00 | 10.65¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Three Phase Optional Time-of-Daytime-of-use | 2013-12-01 | $15.00 | 17.6¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.9¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Single Phase Optional Time-of-Daytime-of-use | 2013-12-01 | $8.00 | 17.6¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.9¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2013-12-01 | $8.00 | 10.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of New Richmond rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (11.64¢ → 12.40¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of New Richmond | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 13 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.10 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 7 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 13 | 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 New Richmond's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Croix | 387 | 24 | 12,121 | 2025-07-29 |
City of New Richmond service area
City of New Richmond serves St Croix County in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
St Croix
Cities: New Richmond
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 31 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 17 |
City of New Richmond at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.85¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,523,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 111,192 MWh |
| Peak demand | 24 MW summer · 19 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13481 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of New Richmond's electricity rate?
City of New Richmond residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢ 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 32% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of New Richmond electric bill?
About $92 a month. The average City of New Richmond home uses 719 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of New Richmond have?
City of New Richmond serves 5,089 residential customers and 5,850 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of New Richmond?
In 2025, the average City of New Richmond customer was without power for 13 min (SAIDI) over 0.10 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 13 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of New Richmond offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Three Phase Optional Time-of-Day. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of New Richmond offer net metering for solar?
City of New Richmond had 17 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 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 New Richmond before making decisions.