Riverland Energy Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Riverland Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 19,120 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.70¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Riverland Energy Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.50 | $34.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.00 | $34.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $250.50 | $35.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $334.00 | $35.98 |
*General Service Single Phase- Residential (effective 2014-05-01, $33.60/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.
Riverland Energy Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Single Phase- Residential | 2014-05-01 | $33.60 | 0.12¢ |
| General Service Single Phase-Seasonal Alternative Rate-Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-05-01 | $33.60 | 0.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Riverland Energy Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (13.62¢ → 16.19¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Riverland Energy Cooperative | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 170 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.53 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 111 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 134 | 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 Riverland Energy Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 105 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 289 | 37 | 1,285 | 2025-07-29 |
| Pepin | 130 | 14 | 1,504 | 2025-07-29 |
| La Crosse | 108 | 29 | 4,878 | 2025-12-18 |
| Eau Claire | 105 | 19 | 9,162 | 2025-07-29 |
| Trempealeau | 102 | 27 | 1,071 | 2025-07-29 |
| Jackson | 19 | 3 | 344 | 2025-11-15 |
Riverland Energy Cooperative service area
Riverland Energy Cooperative serves 6 counties in Wisconsin and 24 ZIP codes.
Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Pepin, Trempealeau
Cities: North La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, French Island, Arcadia, Mondovi, Brice Prairie, Durand, Osseo, Trempealeau, Whitehall, Galesville, Blair, Independence, Strum
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 19,120 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 404 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 7,295 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $78,813 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 725 MWh |
Riverland Energy Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.53¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.91¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,948,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 298,062 MWh |
| Peak demand | 70 MW summer · 58 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16060 |
| Website | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riverland Energy Cooperative's electricity rate?
Riverland Energy Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 16.70¢ 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 11% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Riverland Energy Cooperative electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average Riverland Energy Cooperative home uses 1,061 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $167.
How many customers does Riverland Energy Cooperative have?
Riverland Energy Cooperative serves 19,120 residential customers and 20,219 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Riverland Energy Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Riverland Energy Cooperative customer was without power for 2 hr 50 min (SAIDI) over 1.53 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 14 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Riverland Energy Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including General Service Single Phase-Seasonal Alternative Rate-Residential. 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 Riverland Energy Cooperative before making decisions.