Rice Lake Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
Rice Lake Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,085 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% 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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Rice Lake Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $48.55 | $44.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $97.10 | $88.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $145.65 | $132.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $194.20 | $177.20 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service (effective 2011-04-01), 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.
Rice Lake Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service | 2011-04-01 | — | 8.86¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Daytime-of-use | 2011-04-01 | — | 16.6¢ (7am–7pm) · 4.7¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rice Lake Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (8.92¢ → 9.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Rice Lake Utilities | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 49 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.37 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 13 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 9 | 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 Rice Lake Utilities's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | 192 | 35 | 6,923 | 2025-05-15 |
Rice Lake Utilities service area
Rice Lake Utilities serves Barron County in Wisconsin.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 29 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Rice Lake Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,129,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 150,094 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15938 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rice Lake Utilities's electricity rate?
Rice Lake Utilities residential customers pay an average of 9.71¢ 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 48% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rice Lake Utilities electric bill?
About $200 a month. The average Rice Lake Utilities home uses 2,056 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $97.
How many customers does Rice Lake Utilities have?
Rice Lake Utilities serves 6,085 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is Rice Lake Utilities?
In 2019, the average Rice Lake Utilities customer was without power for 49 min (SAIDI) over 0.37 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 9 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rice Lake Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day. 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 Rice Lake Utilities before making decisions.