Manitowoc Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Manitowoc Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 16,169 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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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Manitowoc Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.00 | $63.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.00 | $113.44 |
| 1,500 kWh | $177.00 | $162.44 |
| 2,000 kWh | $236.00 | $211.44 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase (effective 2014-07-01, $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.
Manitowoc Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2014-07-01 | $14.00 | 9.98¢ first 800 kWh, 9.80¢ after |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Experimental Optional Time-of-Day Three Phasetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $14.00 | 18.8¢ (7am–6pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–7am, 6pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Experimental Optional Time-of-Day Single Phasetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $7.00 | 18.8¢ (7am–6pm) · 5.1¢ (12am–7am, 6pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2014-07-01 | $7.00 | 9.98¢ first 800 kWh, 9.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Manitowoc Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (11.26¢ → 11.44¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Manitowoc Public Utilities | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 36 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.49 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 72 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 10 | 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 Manitowoc Public Utilities's counties, customers averaged 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 37 | 13 | 2,127 | 2025-07-17 |
Manitowoc Public Utilities service area
Manitowoc Public Utilities serves Manitowoc County in Wisconsin and 4 ZIP codes.
Manitowoc
Cities: Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Cooperstown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 16,166 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 9 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 16 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $13,650 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 31 MWh |
Manitowoc Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 10.30¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,887,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 503,351 MWh |
| Peak demand | 102 MW summer · 80 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 30% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 11571 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Manitowoc Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Manitowoc Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 11.80¢ 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 37% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Manitowoc Public Utilities electric bill?
About $67 a month. The average Manitowoc Public Utilities home uses 571 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $118.
How many customers does Manitowoc Public Utilities have?
Manitowoc Public Utilities serves 16,169 residential customers and 18,234 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is Manitowoc Public Utilities?
In 2025, the average Manitowoc Public Utilities customer was without power for 36 min (SAIDI) over 0.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 10 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Manitowoc Public Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Experimental Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Manitowoc Public Utilities offer net metering for solar?
Manitowoc Public Utilities had 16 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity and 1 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 Manitowoc Public Utilities before making decisions.