Hartford Electric electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Hartford Electric is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,039 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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Hartford Electric bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.60 | $46.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.20 | $85.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184.80 | $124.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $246.40 | $163.00 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase (effective 2005-07-01, $7.00/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.
Hartford Electric residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2005-07-01 | $7.00 | 7.80¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $13.50 | 11.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $7.00 | 11.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $7.00 | 11.5¢ (9am–9pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $13.50 | 11.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $13.50 | 11.5¢ (7am–7pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2005-07-01 | $7.00 | 11.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 3.4¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hartford Electric rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (11.87¢ → 11.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Hartford Electric | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 17 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.17 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 103 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 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 Hartford Electric's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 430 | 62 | 5,821 | 2025-08-10 |
| Dodge | 287 | 38 | 9,532 | 2025-05-16 |
Hartford Electric service area
Hartford Electric serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 2 ZIP codes.
Dodge, Washington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,036 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 46 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 25 |
Hartford Electric at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.02¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,576,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 291,912 MWh |
| Peak demand | 54 MW summer · 44 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8212 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hartford Electric's electricity rate?
Hartford Electric residential customers pay an average of 12.32¢ 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 34% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hartford Electric electric bill?
About $78 a month. The average Hartford Electric home uses 631 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does Hartford Electric have?
Hartford Electric serves 7,039 residential customers and 8,029 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Hartford Electric?
In 2025, the average Hartford Electric customer was without power for 17 min (SAIDI) over 0.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Hartford Electric offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 9am-9pm. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Hartford Electric offer net metering for solar?
Hartford Electric had 25 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 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 Hartford Electric before making decisions.