Village of Benton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
Village of Benton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 607 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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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Village of Benton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.25 | $43.33 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.50 | $82.08 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.75 | $120.83 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.00 | $159.58 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service (effective 2007-08-17, $4.58/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.
Village of Benton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service | 2007-08-17 | $4.58 | 7.75¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Benton rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (9.08¢ → 12.07¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Benton 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 Village of Benton's counties, customers averaged 67 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 67 | 8 | 982 | 2025-11-08 |
Village of Benton service area
Village of Benton serves Lafayette County in Wisconsin.
Lafayette
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Benton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $719,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,964 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1585 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Benton's electricity rate?
Village of Benton residential customers pay an average of 12.45¢ 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 34% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Benton electric bill?
About $102 a month. The average Village of Benton home uses 819 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Village of Benton have?
Village of Benton serves 607 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
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 Village of Benton before making decisions.