Washington Island El Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wisconsin
Washington Island El Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,115 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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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Washington Island El Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.90 | $62.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $173.80 | $117.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $260.70 | $172.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $347.60 | $227.00 |
*Schedule EH- Electric Heat (effective 2014-01-01, $7.00/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.
Washington Island El Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule EH- Electric Heat | 2014-01-01 | $7.00 | 11.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Washington Island El Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -14% change in the average residential rate (19.55¢ → 16.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Washington Island El Co-op 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 Washington Island El Co-op's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door | 785 | 40 | 9,294 | 2025-08-09 |
Washington Island El Co-op service area
Washington Island El Co-op serves Door County in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Door
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Washington Island El Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,646,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,771 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20153 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington Island El Co-op's electricity rate?
Washington Island El Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.38¢ 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 7% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Washington Island El Co-op electric bill?
About $127 a month. The average Washington Island El Co-op home uses 730 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $174.
How many customers does Washington Island El Co-op have?
Washington Island El Co-op serves 1,115 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 Washington Island El Co-op before making decisions.