Waterloo Light & Water Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Waterloo Light & Water Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,621 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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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Waterloo Light & Water Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.80 | $62.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.60 | $115.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227.40 | $167.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303.20 | $220.00 |
*Residential Single Phase (effective 2015-02-13, $10.00/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.
Waterloo Light & Water Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase | 2015-02-13 | $10.00 | 10.50¢ |
| Residential TOU Three Phase (7am to 7pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $17.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 16.6¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Single Phase (9am to 9pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $10.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 16.6¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Single Phase (8am to 8pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $10.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 16.6¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Single Phase (7am to 7pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $10.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 16.6¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Three Phase (9am to 9pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $14.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 15.8¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOU Three Phase (8am to 8pm)time-of-use | 2015-02-13 | $17.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 16.6¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Three Phase | 2015-02-13 | $17.00 | 10.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Waterloo Light & Water Comm rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (11.56¢ → 14.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Waterloo Light & Water Comm 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 Waterloo Light & Water Comm's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 322 | 42 | 7,953 | 2025-03-15 |
Waterloo Light & Water Comm service area
Waterloo Light & Water Comm serves Jefferson County in Wisconsin and 2 ZIP codes.
Jefferson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,620 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 13 |
Waterloo Light & Water Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.99¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,682,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,459 MWh |
| Peak demand | 7 MW summer · 6 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.4% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20182 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waterloo Light & Water Comm's electricity rate?
Waterloo Light & Water Comm residential customers pay an average of 15.16¢ 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 19% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Waterloo Light & Water Comm electric bill?
About $100 a month. The average Waterloo Light & Water Comm home uses 662 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does Waterloo Light & Water Comm have?
Waterloo Light & Water Comm serves 1,621 residential customers and 1,919 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does Waterloo Light & Water Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential TOU Three Phase (7am to 7pm). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Waterloo Light & Water Comm offer net metering for solar?
Waterloo Light & Water Comm had 13 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 Waterloo Light & Water Comm before making decisions.