City of Princeton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
City of Princeton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 895 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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 Princeton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.20 | $35.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.40 | $70.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.60 | $105.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $276.80 | $140.00 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service (effective 2006-09-14), 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 Princeton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service | 2006-09-14 | — | 7.00¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Time-of-Daytime-of-use | 2006-09-14 | — | 13.4¢ (7am–7pm) · 3.0¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Princeton rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.50¢ → 13.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Princeton 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 Princeton's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake | 128 | 28 | 1,426 | 2025-01-10 |
City of Princeton service area
City of Princeton serves Green Lake County in Wisconsin.
Green Lake
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Princeton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,342,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 10,012 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15385 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Princeton's electricity rate?
City of Princeton residential customers pay an average of 13.84¢ 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 26% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Princeton electric bill?
About $129 a month. The average City of Princeton home uses 932 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $138.
How many customers does City of Princeton have?
City of Princeton serves 895 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does City of Princeton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rg-2 Residential Service Time-of-Day. 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 Princeton before making decisions.