Oakdale Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Oakdale Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 17,139 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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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Oakdale Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $246.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $329.20 |
Oakdale Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL SERVICE - SINGLE PHASE (Residential)time-of-use | nan | $28.00 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Oakdale Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (13.78¢ → 15.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Oakdale Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 118 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.11 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 107 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 84 | 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 Oakdale Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 48 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | 54 | 14 | 2,609 | 2025-12-15 |
| Sauk | 53 | 21 | 4,932 | 2025-06-23 |
| Juneau | 45 | 14 | 1,361 | 2025-05-27 |
| Monroe | 40 | 10 | 905 | 2025-06-24 |
| Jackson | 19 | 3 | 344 | 2025-11-15 |
Oakdale Electric Co-op service area
Oakdale Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Wisconsin and 30 ZIP codes.
Jackson, Juneau, Monroe, Sauk, Wood
Cities: Wisconsin Rapids, Sparta, Reedsburg, Tomah, Mauston, Black River Falls, Wisconsin Dells, New Lisbon, Nekoosa, Neillsville, Adams, Elroy, Cashton, Easton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 10,746 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 270 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 5,169 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $19,418 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 70 MWh |
Oakdale Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.42¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.44¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $46,832,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 373,863 MWh |
| Peak demand | 74 MW summer · 56 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13936 |
| Website | Industrial Customers - last year we had some lighting incentives, this year we did not. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oakdale Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Oakdale Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.46¢ 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 12% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Oakdale Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $124 a month. The average Oakdale Electric Co-op home uses 751 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $165.
How many customers does Oakdale Electric Co-op have?
Oakdale Electric Co-op serves 17,139 residential customers and 18,983 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Oakdale Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Oakdale Electric Co-op customer was without power for 118 min (SAIDI) over 1.11 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 84 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Oakdale Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including GENERAL SERVICE - SINGLE PHASE (Residential). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Oakdale Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Oakdale Electric Co-op had 270 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.6 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 Oakdale Electric Co-op before making decisions.