Oconto Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Oconto Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,399 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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Oconto Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.30 | $36.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.60 | $53.95 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.90 | $70.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.20 | $87.95 |
*FARM, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-Single Phase (effective 2010-01-01, $19.95/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.
Oconto Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARM, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-Single Phase | 2010-01-01 | $19.95 | 3.40¢ |
| FARM, RESIDENTIAL, SEASONAL & SMALL COMMERCIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE-RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $20.45 | 3.7¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 17.8¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| FARM, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-Three Phase | 2010-01-01 | $45.00 | 3.40¢ |
| DUAL FUEL & THERMAL STORAGE SERVICE- RESIDENTIAL | 2010-01-01 | $2.50 | 4.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Oconto Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: -1% change in the average residential rate (14.93¢ → 14.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Oconto Electric Cooperative | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,885 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.13 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 10 hr 2 min | — | — |
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 Oconto Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee | 1,771 | 23 | 3,281 | 2025-04-29 |
| Marinette | 1,232 | 47 | 8,936 | 2025-03-30 |
| Oconto | 970 | 34 | 8,472 | 2025-03-30 |
| Shawano | 253 | 40 | 6,709 | 2025-03-30 |
Oconto Electric Cooperative service area
Oconto Electric Cooperative serves 4 counties in Wisconsin.
Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Oconto Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,870,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 141,165 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13964 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oconto Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Oconto Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 15.26¢ 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 19% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Oconto Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Oconto Electric Cooperative home uses 1,131 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does Oconto Electric Cooperative have?
Oconto Electric Cooperative serves 10,399 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Oconto Electric Cooperative?
In 2019, the average Oconto Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 31 hr 25 min (SAIDI) over 3.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Oconto Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including FARM, RESIDENTIAL, SEASONAL & SMALL COMMERCIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE-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 Oconto Electric Cooperative before making decisions.