Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 13,655 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.99¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 11% 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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Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.95 | $35.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.90 | $71.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $239.85 | $106.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $319.80 | $142.00 |
*Multiple Site Single Phase Rate (effective 2014-04-01), 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.
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Site Single Phase Rate | 2014-04-01 | — | 7.10¢ |
| Controlled Electric Loads- Controlled Electrictime-of-use | 2014-04-01 | — | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Controlled Electric Loads- Off-Peak Storagetime-of-use | 2014-04-01 | — | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential and Small Commercial Service with Water Heater Load Control | 2014-04-01 | — | 10.96¢ |
| Residential and Small Commercial Service | 2014-04-01 | — | 10.96¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (13.34¢ → 15.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 105 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.17 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 90 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 105 | 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 Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op's counties, customers averaged 87 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | 175 | 33 | 1,885 | 2025-08-10 |
| Iowa | 120 | 33 | 2,981 | 2025-07-19 |
| Crawford | 98 | 14 | 1,253 | 2025-08-10 |
| Green | 95 | 29 | 1,920 | 2025-06-22 |
| Lafayette | 67 | 8 | 982 | 2025-11-08 |
| Vernon | 45 | 13 | 1,071 | 2025-12-30 |
| Richland | 26 | 11 | 693 | 2025-11-26 |
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op service area
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op serves 7 counties in Wisconsin and 42 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Vernon
Cities: Platteville, Prairie du Chien, Lancaster, Boscobel, Mineral Point, Fennimore, Darlington, Cuba City, Muscoda, Hazel Green, Monticello, Shullsburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 252 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 19 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 4,941 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $54,179 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 294 MWh |
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 18.46¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.82¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $34,667,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 232,214 MWh |
| Peak demand | 52 MW summer · 44 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16740 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op's electricity rate?
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.99¢ 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 15% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op home uses 1,143 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $160.
How many customers does Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op have?
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op serves 13,655 residential customers and 14,677 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op?
In 2025, the average Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op customer was without power for 105 min (SAIDI) over 1.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 105 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Controlled Electric Loads- Controlled Electric. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op had 252 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.5 MW of capacity and 19 solar-paired batteries. 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 Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op before making decisions.