Dunn County Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Dunn County Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,542 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Dunn County Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $166.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $250.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $333.80 |
Dunn County Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $28.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Dunn County Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (12.49¢ → 16.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Dunn County Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 129 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.76 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 50 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 32 | 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 Dunn County Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Croix | 387 | 24 | 12,121 | 2025-07-29 |
| Dunn | 310 | 24 | 6,292 | 2025-07-29 |
| Barron | 192 | 35 | 6,923 | 2025-05-15 |
| Pepin | 130 | 14 | 1,504 | 2025-07-29 |
| Pierce | 123 | 15 | 4,120 | 2025-08-18 |
| Chippewa | 89 | 19 | 1,559 | 2025-01-21 |
Dunn County Electric Co-op service area
Dunn County Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Wisconsin and 16 ZIP codes.
Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, St Croix
Cities: Eau Claire, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie, Bloomer, Lake Wissota, Mondovi, Chetek, Durand, Colfax, Boyceville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,542 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 265 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 5 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,104 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $41,072 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 383 MWh |
Dunn County Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.80¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,448,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 216,055 MWh |
| Peak demand | 46 MW summer · 39 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5417 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dunn County Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Dunn County Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢ 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 11% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Dunn County Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average Dunn County Electric Co-op home uses 990 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $167.
How many customers does Dunn County Electric Co-op have?
Dunn County Electric Co-op serves 9,542 residential customers and 10,676 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Dunn County Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Dunn County Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 9 min (SAIDI) over 0.76 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 32 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Dunn County Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Dunn County Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Dunn County Electric Co-op had 265 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.7 MW of capacity and 5 solar-paired batteries. 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 Dunn County Electric Co-op before making decisions.