Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin · MRO region
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 20,584 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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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Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $247.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $329.40 |
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential, Seasonal-Three Phasetime-of-use | 2010-07-01 | $57.50 | 12.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential, Seasonal-Single Phasetime-of-use | 2010-07-01 | $34.00 | 12.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (14.82¢ → 15.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 104 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.47 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 44 | 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 Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 511 | 66 | 1,846 | 2025-05-15 |
| St Croix | 387 | 24 | 12,121 | 2025-07-29 |
| Dunn | 310 | 24 | 6,292 | 2025-07-29 |
| Barron | 192 | 35 | 6,923 | 2025-05-15 |
| Burnett | 132 | 27 | 2,212 | 2025-08-15 |
| Polk | 107 | 36 | 3,575 | 2025-08-21 |
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op service area
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Wisconsin and 26 ZIP codes.
Barron, Burnett, Dunn, Polk, St Croix, Washburn
Cities: New Richmond, Amery, Somerset, Spooner, Osceola, Cumberland, Saint Croix Falls, Shell Lake, Frederic, Luck, Clear Lake, Turtle Lake
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,521 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 214 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 7,133 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $149,567 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 514 MWh |
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.60¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 20.89¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $38,323,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 253,247 MWh |
| Peak demand | 64 MW summer · 54 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.5% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15344 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.47¢ 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 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $131 a month. The average Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op home uses 797 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $165.
How many customers does Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op have?
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op serves 20,584 residential customers and 22,408 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op customer was without power for 104 min (SAIDI) over 1.47 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 44 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential, Seasonal-Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op had 214 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.7 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 Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op before making decisions.