Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,366 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.35 | $77.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.70 | $142.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.05 | $207.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $297.40 | $272.20 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase (effective 2013-07-13, $13.00/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.
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service Three Phase | 2013-07-13 | $13.00 | 12.96¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $7.00 | 22.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $7.00 | 22.6¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $13.00 | 22.6¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $13.00 | 22.6¢ (8am–8pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $7.00 | 22.6¢ (9am–9pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2013-07-13 | $13.00 | 22.6¢ (9am–9pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | 2013-07-13 | $7.00 | 12.96¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (14.25¢ → 14.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Falls Water & Light Comm's counties, customers averaged 16 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto | 970 | 34 | 8,472 | 2025-03-30 |
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm service area
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm serves Oconto County in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Oconto
Cities: Oconto Falls
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,352 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 11 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.93¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,439,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,923 MWh |
| Peak demand | 7 MW summer · 5 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.5% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13965 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm's electricity rate?
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm residential customers pay an average of 14.87¢ 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 21% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm electric bill?
About $92 a month. The average Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm home uses 616 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm have?
Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm serves 1,366 residential customers and 1,687 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm 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 Single Phase 8am-8pm. 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 Falls Water & Light Comm before making decisions.