Pioneer Power and Light Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Wisconsin · RFC region
Pioneer Power and Light Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 2,021 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Pioneer Power and Light Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.85 | $67.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.70 | $120.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $266.55 | $174.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $355.40 | $227.60 |
*Residential Service (Three-Phase) Rg-1 (effective 2009-12-24, $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.
Pioneer Power and Light Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Three-Phase) Rg-1 | 2009-12-24 | $14.00 | 10.68¢ |
| General and Residential Service (Single-Phase) Optional Time-of-Day Gs-2 Option Atime-of-use | 2009-12-24 | $7.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 17.0¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| General and Residential Service (Single-Phase) Optional Time-of-Day Gs-2 Option Btime-of-use | 2009-12-24 | $7.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 17.0¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| General and Residential Service (Three-Phase) Optional Time-of-Day Gs-2 Option Atime-of-use | 2009-12-24 | $14.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 17.0¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (Single-Phase) Rg-1 | 2009-12-24 | $6.00 | 10.68¢ |
| Rural Residential Service (Single-Phase) Fg-1 | 2009-12-24 | $7.00 | 11.53¢ |
| Rural Residential Service (Three-Phase) Fg-1 | 2009-12-24 | $14.00 | 11.53¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pioneer Power and Light Co. rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (13.80¢ → 16.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Pioneer Power and Light Co. 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 Pioneer Power and Light Co.'s counties, customers averaged 116 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 179 | 33 | 2,473 | 2025-06-23 |
| Adams | 128 | 35 | 2,455 | 2025-07-15 |
| Waushara | 79 | 36 | 1,425 | 2025-05-16 |
Pioneer Power and Light Co. service area
Pioneer Power and Light Co. serves 3 counties in Wisconsin and 6 ZIP codes.
Adams, Marquette, Waushara
Cities: Wisconsin Dells, Montello, Westfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 7 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pioneer Power and Light Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.72¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,052,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 18,796 MWh |
| Peak demand | 8 MW summer · 5 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15086 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Power and Light Co.'s electricity rate?
Pioneer Power and Light Co. residential customers pay an average of 17.77¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 1% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pioneer Power and Light Co. electric bill?
About $91 a month. The average Pioneer Power and Light Co. home uses 513 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $178.
How many customers does Pioneer Power and Light Co. have?
Pioneer Power and Light Co. serves 2,021 residential customers and 2,278 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 3 counties.
Does Pioneer Power and Light Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including General and Residential Service (Single-Phase) Optional Time-of-Day Gs-2 Option A. 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 Pioneer Power and Light Co. before making decisions.