City of Stoughton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of Stoughton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,338 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢/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 Stoughton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.30 | $65.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.60 | $116.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.90 | $168.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.20 | $219.80 |
*Residential Three Phase (effective 2015-06-01, $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 Stoughton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three Phase | 2015-06-01 | $14.00 | 10.29¢ |
| Residential TOU Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $7.50 | 4.9¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU 2 Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $7.50 | 4.9¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU 3 Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $14.00 | 4.9¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU 3 Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $7.50 | 4.9¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU 2 Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $14.00 | 4.9¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $14.00 | 4.9¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single Phase | 2015-06-01 | $7.50 | 10.29¢ |
| Renewable Energy - Residential | 2011-01-03 | — | 1.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Stoughton rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.84¢ → 12.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Stoughton | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 34 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.33 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 102 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 34 | 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 Stoughton's counties, customers averaged 89 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | 110 | 37 | 2,902 | 2025-10-20 |
| Dane | 85 | 16 | 8,497 | 2025-08-10 |
City of Stoughton service area
City of Stoughton serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 3 ZIP codes.
Dane, Rock
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 4% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 372 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 34 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 182 |
City of Stoughton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.41¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.86¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,799,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 143,403 MWh |
| Peak demand | 34 MW summer · 25 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 18181 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Stoughton's electricity rate?
City of Stoughton residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢ 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 Stoughton electric bill?
About $89 a month. The average City of Stoughton home uses 671 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Stoughton have?
City of Stoughton serves 8,338 residential customers and 9,371 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Stoughton?
In 2025, the average City of Stoughton customer was without power for 34 min (SAIDI) over 0.33 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 34 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Stoughton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential TOU 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 Stoughton offer net metering for solar?
City of Stoughton had 182 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.5 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 Stoughton before making decisions.