Two Rivers Water & Light electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Two Rivers Water & Light is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,581 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Two Rivers Water & Light bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.30 | $64.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.60 | $116.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.90 | $167.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.20 | $219.00 |
*Residential Three-Phase Service (effective 2011-01-01, $13.00/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.
Two Rivers Water & Light residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three-Phase Service | 2011-01-01 | $13.00 | 10.30¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Single-Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2011-01-01 | $7.00 | 5.3¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 17.8¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Three-Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2011-01-01 | $13.00 | 5.3¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 17.8¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single-Phase Service | 2011-01-01 | $7.00 | 10.30¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Two Rivers Water & Light rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (12.67¢ → 13.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Two Rivers Water & Light | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 67 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.51 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 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 Two Rivers Water & Light's counties, customers averaged 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 37 | 13 | 2,127 | 2025-07-17 |
Two Rivers Water & Light service area
Two Rivers Water & Light serves Manitowoc County in Wisconsin and 3 ZIP codes.
Manitowoc
Cities: Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Cooperstown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 27% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,608 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 10 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 7 |
Two Rivers Water & Light at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.24¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.26¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,580,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 81,561 MWh |
| Peak demand | 21 MW summer · 14 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19324 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Two Rivers Water & Light's electricity rate?
Two Rivers Water & Light residential customers pay an average of 13.46¢ 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 28% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Two Rivers Water & Light electric bill?
About $70 a month. The average Two Rivers Water & Light home uses 517 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Two Rivers Water & Light have?
Two Rivers Water & Light serves 5,581 residential customers and 6,196 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
How reliable is Two Rivers Water & Light?
In 2025, the average Two Rivers Water & Light customer was without power for 67 min (SAIDI) over 0.51 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Two Rivers Water & Light offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Time-of-Day Single-Phase Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Two Rivers Water & Light offer net metering for solar?
Two Rivers Water & Light had 7 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 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 Two Rivers Water & Light before making decisions.