Eau Claire Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Eau Claire Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,881 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Eau Claire Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.90 | $7.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.80 | $15.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $218.70 | $22.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $291.60 | $30.00 |
*Evergreen Renewable Energy Program - Residential (effective 2012-05-21), 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.
Eau Claire Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Renewable Energy Program - Residential | 2012-05-21 | — | 1.50¢ |
| FARM, NON-FARM AND SMALL COMMERCIAL- RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2012-05-21 | $31.25 | 12.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SINGLE-PHASE AND SMALL COMMERCIAL TIME-OF-USE- RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2012-05-21 | $31.25 | 6.5¢ (12am–11am, 7pm–12am) · 39.3¢ (11am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Eau Claire Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (13.41¢ → 14.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Eau Claire Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 203 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.30 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 36 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 94 | 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 Eau Claire Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn | 310 | 24 | 6,292 | 2025-07-29 |
| Buffalo | 289 | 37 | 1,285 | 2025-07-29 |
| Clark | 141 | 10 | 2,505 | 2025-05-16 |
| Pepin | 130 | 14 | 1,504 | 2025-07-29 |
| Eau Claire | 105 | 19 | 9,162 | 2025-07-29 |
| Trempealeau | 102 | 27 | 1,071 | 2025-07-29 |
| Chippewa | 89 | 19 | 1,559 | 2025-01-21 |
| Jackson | 19 | 3 | 344 | 2025-11-15 |
Eau Claire Electric Co-op service area
Eau Claire Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Wisconsin.
Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Trempealeau
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 11 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Eau Claire Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,248,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 214,054 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5632 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eau Claire Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Eau Claire Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.58¢ 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 22% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Eau Claire Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Eau Claire Electric Co-op home uses 1,385 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Eau Claire Electric Co-op have?
Eau Claire Electric Co-op serves 12,881 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Eau Claire Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Eau Claire Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over 1.30 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 94 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Eau Claire Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including FARM, NON-FARM AND SMALL COMMERCIAL- RESIDENTIAL. 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 Eau Claire Electric Co-op before making decisions.