Vernon Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Vernon Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 11,613 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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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Vernon Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $236.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.80 |
Vernon Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and Small Commercial- Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 12.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Vernon Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (14.08¢ → 15.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Vernon Electric Co-op | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 188 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.95 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 125 | 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 Vernon Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 63 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 108 | 29 | 4,878 | 2025-12-18 |
| Crawford | 98 | 14 | 1,253 | 2025-08-10 |
| Sauk | 53 | 21 | 4,932 | 2025-06-23 |
| Juneau | 45 | 14 | 1,361 | 2025-05-27 |
| Vernon | 45 | 13 | 1,071 | 2025-12-30 |
| Monroe | 40 | 10 | 905 | 2025-06-24 |
| Richland | 26 | 11 | 693 | 2025-11-26 |
Vernon Electric Co-op service area
Vernon Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Wisconsin and 2 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, Vernon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 19 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Vernon Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,753,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 155,710 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19813 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vernon Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Vernon Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.74¢ 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 16% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Vernon Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $176 a month. The average Vernon Electric Co-op home uses 1,117 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does Vernon Electric Co-op have?
Vernon Electric Co-op serves 11,613 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Vernon Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Vernon Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 8 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 5 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Vernon Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential and Small Commercial- 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 Vernon Electric Co-op before making decisions.