Richland Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Richland Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,911 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.36¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% more 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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Richland Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $106.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $213.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $320.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $427.20 |
Richland Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ag-Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $28.25 | 13.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $28.25 | 13.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Richland Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (15.58¢ → 20.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Richland Electric Co-op 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 Richland Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 98 | 14 | 1,253 | 2025-08-10 |
| Sauk | 53 | 21 | 4,932 | 2025-06-23 |
| Vernon | 45 | 13 | 1,071 | 2025-12-30 |
| Richland | 26 | 11 | 693 | 2025-11-26 |
Richland Electric Co-op service area
Richland Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Wisconsin and 2 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Richland, Sauk, Vernon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Richland Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,477,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 45,789 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15983 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Richland Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Richland Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 21.36¢ 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 14% above the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 19% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Richland Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $208 a month. The average Richland Electric Co-op home uses 976 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $214.
How many customers does Richland Electric Co-op have?
Richland Electric Co-op serves 3,911 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 4 counties.
Does Richland Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Ag-Residential Service. 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 Richland Electric Co-op before making decisions.